Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Hindu Seva Sangh Seeks Pune Entry Ban for Vidyanand Bapat
Hindu Seva Sangh has complained about Vidyanand Bapat’s remarks and actions.
The group says they hurt the feelings of Hindus.
It wants officials to stop Bapat from entering Pune during the Ganesh festival.
The requested dates are September 11 to September 26.
The group also wants him to apologize to devotees and religious communities.
It has given him 48 hours to meet these demands.
If nothing happens, it says it may increase its protest.
The group has also asked officials to help keep the festival peaceful.
Hindu Seva Sangh has asked authorities to bar Vidyanand Bapat from entering Pune during Ganeshotsav.
The proposed restriction would run from September 11 to September 26.
The organisation alleges that Bapat’s remarks and actions hurt Hindu religious sentiments.
It has demanded that Bapat issue an unconditional apology to Hindu devotees, Ganesh mandals and the Warkari community.
The Sangh gave Bapat 48 hours to respond and warned of intensified protests if its demands are not met.
- Who
- Hindu Seva Sangh, led by president Rohit Marane, has made the demand against Vidyanand Bapat.
- What
- The organisation wants Bapat barred from Pune during Ganeshotsav and seeks an unconditional apology from him.
- When
- The requested entry restriction covers September 11 to September 26; the Sangh has issued a 48-hour ultimatum.
- Where
- Pune city, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The Sangh alleges that Bapat’s remarks and actions disrespected Hindu deities, Ganeshotsav and religious sentiments.
- Organisation
- Hindu Seva Sangh
- Person named
- Vidyanand Bapat
- Requested restriction
- Bar entry into Pune city
- Proposed dates
- September 11–26
- Ultimatum
- 48 hours
- Requested apology
- To Hindu devotees, Ganesh mandals and the Warkari community
- Stated public-safety concern
- Preventing law-and-order issues during Ganeshotsav