'Cannot Expect Noise To Reduce When DJs Are Permitted': Vidyanand Bapat Questions Administration After Prolonged Ganesh Visarjan In Pune
Pune: Anti-noise activist Vidyanand Bapat has criticised the administration for permitting high-volume sound systems during the Ganesh Visarjan processions in Pune, saying such permissions undermine the authorities’ moral and administrative authority to enforce noise restrictions. His remarks came after the immersion processions continued for more than 33 hours, with loud music and processions…
Pune's anti-noise activist Vidyanand Bapat has questioned the administration's decision to permit high-volume sound systems during the Ganesh Visarjan processions, which continued for over 33 hours in the city. Bapat argues that granting such permissions undermines the authorities' moral and administrative authority to enforce noise restrictions.
He stated, "Because permission has been granted for this foolishness, the moral authority to tell them to keep the decibel levels under control is lost right there." Bapat also criticized the use of DJs and musical instruments during the processions, questioning whether citizens can play loudspeakers or take out road blockades simply because it's a festival.
He emphasized that while noise levels decreased after midnight, the restriction should be extended and enforced for 24 hours. Bapat pointed out traffic disruptions and inconvenience caused by the processions, stating that citizens have become vocal through social media about the issue. He also criticized the use of his photographs and AI-generated visuals during the festivities, threatening legal action if the content violated the law.
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