{
  "id": 8054701,
  "title": "FPJ Interview: Mumbai Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi Calls For Traditional Ganeshotsav, Dedicated Panel To Frame SOPs For Mandals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/fpj-interview-mumbai-deputy-mayor-sanjay-ghadi-calls-for-traditional",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T15:41:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/fpj-interview-mumbai-deputy-mayor-sanjay-ghadi-calls-for-traditional-ganeshotsav-dedicated-panel-to-frame-sops-for-mandals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi recently advocated for a return to traditional Ganeshotsav celebrations, calling for the formation of a dedicated committee to establish safety and environmental standards. Ghadi, speaking to the Free Press Journal during the festival, emphasized that the competitive nature of tall Ganesh idols and loud music during festivities cause noise pollution and pose health risks to citizens. He appealed for residents to opt for eco-friendly clay idols and avoid immersing them in natural water bodies. Ghadi also acknowledged the increased awareness of environmental conservation among citizens, who are now favoring clay idols, artificial ponds for immersions, and eco-friendly decorations. Despite the recent death of two devotees due to a falling idol, Ghadi urged citizens to return to traditional methods, such as carrying idols to the immersion site using traditional instruments like dhol and tashas, while adhering to noise limits. Additionally, Ghadi suggested the formation of a state government committee to draft standard operating procedures for mandals, ensuring adherence to guidelines and conducting annual audits. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is taking steps to ensure safe celebrations by conducting pre-festival reviews, providing safety instructions, and implementing measures like sufficient lighting, public facilities, and waste management at immersion sites. Ghadi urged the young generation to celebrate festivals in harmony with rules, respecting the well-being of others and the environment.",
  "summary": "FPJ Eco Ganesha Initiative: \"The competition of tall Ganesh idols is unhealthy and unnecessary, DJs cause noise pollution and state government should form a dedicated committee to laying SOPs for mandals for Ganpati celebrations. I appeal the citizens to get back to our traditional way of Ganeshotsav,\" said deputy mayor of Mumbai Sanjay Ghadi. Ghadi spoke with the Free Press Journal on the…",
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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."
}