The government has put a ban on DJ and Dolby as they said Lord Ganesh does not need such hi-tech sound amplifying systems. This decision has bought discontentment in some Ganesh Mandals, but the Bombay High Court upheld this decision taken by them earlier this week.
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Talking about the decision and defending it, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “Lord Ganesh does not need DJ-Dolby, it has become our need, for our enthusiasm. Traditional musical instruments are more enjoyable. Loud music causes noise pollution. I think the revelry should not be diminished, but we should also think of environment and traditions.”
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The decision comes after the increasing noise pollution and breaching the maximum sound limits permissible under the Noise Pollution Rules.