Sachin Londhe, the Vice President of the Pimpri Chinchwad Housing Society Federation, has raised a series of questions and concerns regarding the closure of river ghats in Pimpri Chinchwad during the Ganesh immersion period. Despite repeated attempts to contact the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) for clarification, no official response has been forthcoming.
Traditionally, the river ghats in the city have been temporarily closed during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival to combat pollution, with alternate arrangements put in place for devotees. However, Londhe is advocating for a reconsideration of this approach, suggesting that better solutions may exist to address the environmental concerns.
Londhe pointed out that the very same river ghats were open for the Chhat Puja celebrations in October 2022. He referred to photographic evidence from the Chhat Puja festivities near Aditya Birla Hospital Ghat to emphasize that the river ghats have been accessible for specific events.
Londhe’s primary query to the municipal administration revolves around their intentions concerning the remaining five days of Ganeshotsav and whether the river ghats will remain closed. Additionally, he seeks clarity on whether the same restrictions will apply to future Chhat Puja celebrations.
Despite the PCMC’s conspicuous silence on these matters, Londhe’s questions have elicited significant interest from various quarters. His request underscores the importance of transparent and consistent policies governing the utilization of river ghats for religious and cultural events.
Citizens and devotees are now eagerly awaiting an official statement from the PCMC that will hopefully address these concerns and ensure equitable access to river ghats for all celebratory occasions.
In Summary:
- Sachin Londhe, Vice President of the Pimpri Chinchwad Housing Society Federation, raises concerns about the closure of river ghats during Ganeshotsav in Pimpri Chinchwad.
- Traditionally, river ghats are temporarily closed during Ganesh Chaturthi to address pollution concerns, with alternative arrangements made for devotees.
- Londhe advocates for reevaluating this approach and exploring better solutions for environmental concerns.
- He highlights the past accessibility of river ghats during Chhat Puja celebrations in October 2022.
- Londhe inquires about the PCMC’s intentions for the remaining days of Ganeshotsav and whether similar restrictions will apply to future Chhat Puja events.
- His queries have drawn attention to the need for transparent and consistent policies governing the use of river ghats for religious and cultural events.
- Citizens and devotees await an official PCMC statement to address these concerns and ensure fair access to river ghats for all festivities.
