{
  "id": 17611084,
  "title": "Nashik: Corporators Snubbed At Simhastha Flag-Hoisting, Mayor Kept Away From Dwajstambh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/nashik-corporators-snubbed-at-simhastha-flag-hoisting-mayor-kept-away",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T13:33:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/nashik-corporators-snubbed-at-simhastha-flag-hoisting-mayor-kept-away-from-dwajstambh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nashik has found itself embroiled in controversy surrounding the Simhastha Kumbh Mela flag-hoisting ceremony, with allegations that elected officials were treated poorly. President Droupadi Murmu presided over the event on October 31st. Mayor Himgauri Aher-Adke was reportedly kept away from the flagpole, while seating arrangements for the 120 municipal corporators were made in a manner that obstructed their view. Some sadhus even occupied their reserved seats, leaving several elected representatives without places to sit. The corporators left their designated seating area in anger and eventually entered the Gandhi Jyot area, despite there not being enough chairs and forcing some to stand. Mayor Himgauri Aher-Adke, who welcomed dignitaries, was not allowed near the flagpole alongside the President, Deputy Chief Minister, and ministers. Allegations of preferential treatment arose when some corporators were reportedly seated in the front row. The issue is expected to be raised during the General Body meeting, where corporators may seek clarification from the administration and the Kumbh Mela Authority.",
  "summary": "Nashik: Following allegations that elected representatives were not taken into confidence during preparations for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, fresh controversy has emerged over the treatment of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and municipal corporators during the flag-hoisting ceremony. At the historic event, held in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Mayor Himgauri Aher-Adke was reportedly kept at a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}