{
  "id": 4381889,
  "title": "Congress Calls For Traditional Instruments During Pune Ganeshotsav, Opposes DJs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/congress-calls-for-traditional-instruments-during-pune-ganeshotsav",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T08:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/congress-calls-for-traditional-instruments-during-pune-ganeshotsav-opposes-djs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Congress has taken a stand against DJ performances during Pune's Ganeshotsav, advocating for the use of traditional musical instruments instead. City President Prashant Jagtap argued that loudspeakers could be permitted, yet DJs should be barred due to the detrimental noise. He emphasized the festival's image and health concerns, citing potential ear damage and other health risks from prolonged exposure to high-decibel sounds. Jagtap stated that Ganeshotsav is synonymous with tradition and grandeur, and it is crucial to preserve its essence by using traditional instruments. The party's stance highlights Pune's historical role in propagating the public Ganeshotsav tradition, from processions to mandals and immersion ghats. The Congress leader urged authorities to allow the festival only when traditional instruments are employed, stressing that speakers are acceptable, but DJs are not.",
  "summary": "Pune: The Congress has opposed the use of DJs during Ganeshotsav celebrations in Pune, saying traditional musical instruments should be used during the festival. The party said loudspeakers could be allowed, but DJs producing deafening noise should not be permitted. Congress Pune City President Prashant Jagtap said the growing use of DJs was damaging the image of Pune’s Ganeshotsav and creating…",
  "key_points": [
    "Congress opposes DJ performances at Pune Ganeshotsav.",
    "City President Prashant Jagtap advocates for traditional instruments.",
    "Jagtap emphasizes tradition and health concerns in Ganeshotsav."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}