Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Fadnavis Condemns Attack on Bapat, Urges Dialogue Over Noise
Vidyanand Bapat speaks against very loud music and sound systems during festivals.
He was attacked while talking to a television news channel in Pune.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the attack.
Fadnavis said people should discuss disagreements instead of using violence.
He also said festival traditions should not be stopped suddenly without consulting people.
At the same time, Fadnavis said excessive noise should be reduced.
He praised Bapat for speaking very pure Marathi.
Bapat said people should challenge his arguments instead of attacking him.
He plans to keep discussing noise pollution.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the assault on activist Vidyanand Bapat.
Fadnavis said disputes over DJs and festival sound systems should be resolved through dialogue, not violence.
He praised Bapat’s highly formal Marathi but urged him to present views inclusively.
Bapat was attacked while speaking to a television news channel at Kashale Chowk in Pune.
Bapat said the assault strengthened his resolve to continue raising concerns about noise pollution.
- Who
- Activist Vidyanand Bapat was attacked; Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the incident.
- What
- Bapat was assaulted amid a dispute over DJs, festival sound systems and noise pollution.
- When
- The attack occurred on Thursday; Fadnavis commented on it on Friday.
- Where
- The attack took place at Kashale Chowk on Tilak Road in Pune, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The incident followed Bapat’s repeated criticism of excessive noise during festivals.
Noise Reduction Advocates
Festival Sound Supporters
Use of DJs and Sound Systems
Noise Reduction Advocates
Bapat argues against excessive noise during festivals and says his concerns should be addressed on their merits.
Festival Sound Supporters
Supporters of DJs oppose his position, while Fadnavis said festival traditions should not be stopped abruptly without taking people into confidence.
How to Handle Disagreements
Noise Reduction Advocates
Bapat challenged supporters to counter his arguments rather than focus on him personally.
Festival Sound Supporters
Fadnavis said differing views should be handled through dialogue and that violence should not occur.
- Chief minister
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Activist
- Vidyanand Bapat
- Attack location
- Kashale Chowk, Tilak Road, Pune
- Reported accused
- Santosh Chavan, reportedly a former president of Priyadarshani Ganesh Mandal
- Dispute
- Use of DJs and sound systems during festivals
- Fadnavis’s position
- Reduce excessive noise, but address festival traditions through consultation and dialogue