{
  "id": 3551583,
  "title": "Mumbai Ganeshotsav 2026: BMC Clarifies Fitness Certificates Not Mandatory For Large Ganesh Idols",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/mumbai-ganeshotsav-2026-bmc-clarifies-fitness-certificates-not",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T16:27:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-ganeshotsav-2026-bmc-clarifies-fitness-certificates-not-mandatory-for-large-ganesh-idols"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BMC releases clarification regarding mandatory fitness certificates for large Ganesh idols ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026. Claims that Ganpati mandals must obtain fitness certificates and maintain detailed records for heavy idols are denied. The civic body emphasizes the importance of safety during idol processions and urges mandals to coordinate with police, traffic authorities and the BMC while transporting idols.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, August 26, 2026: Ahead of Ganeshotsav 2026, the BMC clarified that fitness certificates are not mandatory for large Ganesh idols, including those weighing more than one tonne. The clarification follows reports and social media messages claiming that Ganpati mandals will have to obtain fitness certificates for heavy idols, and that idol makers and mandals would be required to maintain…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}