Pune mandals respond cautiously to noise-free Ganeshotsav proposal

Mandals across Pune have reacted with hesitation to a proposal for noise-free Ganeshotsav celebrations. While not opposing the initiative outright, they have raised concerns about implementing such restrictions during the festival.

The mandals acknowledged the environmental and health benefits of reducing noise pollution but highlighted the difficulty of enforcing such measures across different communities and traditions that have long centred on music and celebration.

The response reflects the tension between modern environmental concerns and deeply rooted festive customs in the city.