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Pune Congress Opposes DJs, Calls for Traditional Ganeshotsav Music
The Congress wants Pune’s Ganeshotsav celebrations to use traditional musical instruments.
It says DJs can be dangerously loud.
The party believes loudspeakers may still be used.
Prashant Jagtap said very loud music could hurt people’s ears and cause other health problems.
He also said DJs are changing the traditional character of the festival.
Pune’s processions have traditionally used musical instruments.
The festival lasts 10 days, so many people could be exposed to loud noise.
Congress has asked officials to allow celebrations only when traditional instruments are used.
The Congress has opposed DJ use during Pune’s Ganeshotsav celebrations.
Pune City Congress president Prashant Jagtap said traditional instruments should be used instead.
Jagtap said loudspeakers could be allowed, but DJs producing deafening noise should not be permitted.
He warned that excessive noise could damage eardrums and create other health problems.
Jagtap urged the Pune Police and Maharashtra Government to approve celebrations only when traditional instruments are used.
- Who
- The Congress and its Pune City president, Prashant Jagtap.
- What
- The party opposed DJs at Ganeshotsav celebrations and called for traditional instruments instead.
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra.
- When
- During the 10-day Ganeshotsav festival; no specific year or date was stated.
- Why
- Congress cited the festival’s traditions, concerns about excessive noise, possible health risks, and the impact on Pune’s reputation.
Key facts
- Issue
- Use of DJs during Pune’s Ganeshotsav celebrations
- Congress position
- Traditional instruments should be used instead of DJs
- Loudspeakers
- Congress said loudspeakers could be allowed
- Health concern
- Excessive noise may damage eardrums and cause other health problems
- Festival duration
- Ganeshotsav is described as a 10-day festival
- Requested action
- Pune Police and the Maharashtra Government should permit celebrations only with traditional instruments
- Speaker
- Prashant Jagtap, Congress Pune City president
Quotes
Prashant Jagtap
President of the Congress’s Pune city unit
“Ganeshotsav is known for its tradition and grandeur. Traditional instruments should be used during the festival. Loudspeakers are acceptable, but DJs should not be used.”
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“The festival should be celebrated with the same enthusiasm, but only with traditional instruments. Speakers are acceptable, but DJs are not.”
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