Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Shelar Calls for Ganeshotsav Celebration, Blames 'Urban Naxals'
The Cultural Affairs Minister of Maharashtra, Ashish Shelar, is encouraging everyone to celebrate Ganeshotsav, a Hindu festival, with extra enthusiasm.
He's also announced that it's now a State Festival.
He believes some people, whom he calls 'urban Naxals,' are trying to make the festival less important.
He says these people are supported by some political groups.
Shelar is also supporting the people who make the idols and wants to keep the traditions alive.
Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar urged the state to celebrate Ganeshotsav with fervor.
Shelar declared Ganeshotsav as a State Festival.
Shelar blamed urban Naxals for attempts to undermine Hindu festivals.
Shelar mentioned a conspiracy by urban Naxals, backed by political parties.
Shelar highlighted the protection of idol makers and age-old practices.
- Who
- Maharashtra’s Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar
- What
- Ashish Shelar called for an enthusiastic celebration of Ganeshotsav and declared it a State Festival.
- When
- July 20, 2025
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To celebrate and protect the cultural significance of Ganeshotsav against perceived undermining forces.
Ashish Shelar's Stance
Potential Counterarguments
Threat to Traditions
Ashish Shelar's Stance
Hindu festivals are under threat.
Potential Counterarguments
There is an attempt to undermine Hindu traditions by urban Naxals.
- Event
- Ganeshotsav
- Official Designation
- Maharashtra's State Festival
- Main Speaker
- Ashish Shelar
- Location of address
- Tambadshet, Raigad district
- Alleged Threat
- Attempts to undermine Hindu festivals