Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Sunil Rao Calls for Eco-Friendly Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations
Sunil Rao asked people in Karimnagar to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in an environmentally friendly way.
He encouraged residents to use idols made from clay.
He said plaster of Paris idols can pollute water.
He also said chemical colours may harm fish and other aquatic animals.
Rao distributed clay idols to local residents.
He gave away 300 additional idols bought with his own money.
He asked people to celebrate peacefully.
Women and other residents attended the programme and collected idols.
BJP spokesperson and Karimnagar Deputy Mayor Yadagiri Sunil Rao urged residents to use clay idols.
Rao warned that plaster of Paris idols and chemical colours can pollute water bodies and harm aquatic life.
He distributed clay idols at a programme at the BJP Bhagat Nagar camp office.
Rao purchased and distributed an additional 300 clay idols using his own funds.
He appealed for peaceful Ganesh Navaratri celebrations and a spiritual atmosphere without untoward incidents.
- Who
- Yadagiri Sunil Rao, BJP state spokesperson, Karimnagar Deputy Mayor and former Mayor, addressed local residents.
- What
- He urged residents to use eco-friendly clay idols and distributed them for Ganesh Chaturthi.
- When
- At a Ganesh idol distribution programme; no date was specified.
- Where
- The BJP Bhagat Nagar camp office in Karimnagar’s 42nd Division.
- Why
- To reduce pollution of water bodies and harm to aquatic life caused by plaster of Paris idols and chemical-based colours.
- Speaker
- Yadagiri Sunil Rao
- Location
- BJP Bhagat Nagar camp office, 42nd Division, Karimnagar
- Eco-friendly material
- Clay
- Additional idols distributed
- 300
- Environmental concern
- Plaster of Paris idols and chemical colours may pollute water bodies and harm aquatic life.
- Celebration appeal
- Residents were asked to observe Ganesh Navaratri peacefully and maintain a spiritual atmosphere.