Mumbai: BMC on Friday refused permission to political parties/persons to organise dahi handi utsav at Ashok Kedare Chowk, Bhandup (W).
In-charge municipal commissioner Prajakta Verma-Lavangare rejected permission to Shiv Sena ’s Sandip Jalgaonkar and MNS in view of a fresh police report received on Sept 4 that mentioned “the possibility of law and order situation. 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.
“The present matter also involves a similar situation… It would be appropriate to reject the request of the petitioner as well as respondent (MNS),” she added. Download the TOI App.
The in-charge chief noted that last year HC refused permission observing the wisdom of police decision for maintaining law and order cannot be questioned. On Jalgaonkar’s petition, HC on Thursday had directed the civic chief to hold a meeting with both applicants and take a decision.