Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Fadnavis Urges Pune’s Cultural Ganeshotsav Amid DJ Controversy
Devendra Fadnavis asked people in Pune to celebrate Ganeshotsav in a cultural way.
His comments came during a disagreement about using DJs at the festival.
He said Pune could show other parts of Maharashtra how to celebrate.
Fadnavis was speaking at a meeting of Maharashtra’s BJP leaders and workers.
He also criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition groups.
He said they were spreading false claims and trying to create problems around Hindu institutions and the Kumbh Mela.
He discussed promises about women’s reservation and said one community’s reservation would not be taken away for another.
He also spoke about farmers, electric vehicles and India becoming more self-reliant.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged Pune residents to celebrate Ganeshotsav in a “completely cultural” manner.
His appeal came amid an ongoing controversy over the use of DJs during Pune’s Ganeshotsav celebrations.
Fadnavis said Pune could set an example for the rest of Maharashtra during his address at a BJP state executive meeting.
He accused the opposition of using new political tactics and creating negative narratives around Hindutva, Hindu institutions and the Kumbh Mela.
Fadnavis also discussed women’s reservation, community reservations, electric vehicles, farmers and India’s goal of greater self-reliance.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed Pune residents and BJP workers.
- What
- He urged a “completely cultural” Ganeshotsav celebration and discussed opposition politics and government policies.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- Ganesh Kala Krida Manch in Pune, Maharashtra.
- Why
- He said Pune could set an example for Maharashtra and urged BJP workers to respond to what he described as changing opposition tactics.
- Speaker
- Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra chief minister
- Festival
- Ganeshotsav
- Central appeal
- Pune residents should celebrate the festival in a “completely cultural” manner.
- Controversy
- The appeal came amid debate over DJ use during Ganeshotsav celebrations.
- Political venue
- Maharashtra BJP State Executive Committee meeting at Ganesh Kala Krida Manch, Pune
- Reservation assurance
- Fadnavis said the government would not take reservation from one community and give it to another.
- OBC initiative
- He highlighted a decision to establish 72 hostels for OBC students.
- 2030 projection
- Fadnavis said farmers could meet 50% of petrol and diesel requirements by 2030, with another 50% met through electric vehicles.