HC seeks suggestions for smooth conduct of Ganesh Chaturthi
The Hindu
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Observing that it was not against any religious activity, Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed different government authorities and Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samiti to present suggestions for smooth conduct of Ganesh festival and subsequent grand immersion of idols. Hearing a contempt of court matter arising out of pleas pertaining to immersion of Ganesh idols in the Hussainsagar, the HC instructed the commissioners of GHMC and Hyderabad Police and the Samiti to file affidavits listing out implementable suggestions with regard to Ganesh Chaturthi. A Bench of Acting Chief Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao and Justice T. Vinod Kumar passed the directions. “We respect each and every religion...in the midst of pandemic and reports of possible outbreak of a third wave, huge congregations can create a havoc,” the Acting CJ observed. He said that all suggestions and advice given by the respondents would be included in the order to be passed on Monday for peaceful conduct of the festival.More Related News
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