Belagavi: PoP Ganesha Idol Ban Sparks Controversy

The local government in Belagavi wants to stop people from using plaster of paris (PoP) to make statues of the Hindu god Ganesha for a festival.

They're worried that the PoP could pollute the water.

But, the people who make the statues are not happy because they say the government is wrong.

They explain that they put the statues in special tanks instead of lakes and rivers.

They also say it is difficult to make the big statues out of clay.

So now, some people are mad, and some people agree with the government.

The issue is a debate over how to protect the environment while still letting people practice their traditions.