Mumbai witnessed a clash of cultures as the playing of Bhojpuri songs at railway stations for Chhath Puja sparked a debate
Because of the songs being played at Wadala station, “I am not against any language, but regular announcements were compromised. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
other commuter outfits said creating such a controversy would only harm Mumbai’s cosmopolitan identity While some passengers urged the authorities to prioritise suburban train punctuality and amenities instead. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Jitu Patil of Maharashtra Navnirman Railway Sena said, “We warned the administration that if the songs were not stopped in an hour, we would launch an agitation. Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Mandhuri Vishwasrao Manjrekar said she was alerted to the issue by passengers from her constituency. He said the railways plays theme-based jingles and public awareness messages during festivals and special occasions.
MUMBAI: Language wars again erupted in Mumbai, this time over the playing of devotional Bhojpuri songs at several Central Railway and Western Railway stations ahead of Chhath Puja . Following warnings of agitation from local outfits, which alleged a threat to the state’s Marathi identity, the songs were stopped at some stations. This is the first time that Bhojpuri songs are being played at stations like CSMT and LTT, where special trains are being run for Chhath Puja. Central Railway chief public relations officer Swapnil Nila rebutted the charge that the songs are being played at the cost of regular train announcements. Download the TOI App.
I visited the station on Wednesday, after which the songs were stopped. On Thursday, I visited Dadar station and raised an objection.