Nalasopara: An incident occurred in the Galanagar area of Nalasopara East where angry women broke the lock on the pond's entrance and forced their way in after being prohibited from performing Chhath Puja at the Nagela Pond. This incident took place yesterday, Saturday, around 7:30 PM, creating a tense atmosphere in the area for a brief period.
Police Intervene To Restore Calm
Upon receiving information about the incident, personnel from the Achole Police Station rushed to the spot. The police pacified the angry crowd and restored calm. Meanwhile, as no formal complaint has been filed by anyone regarding this matter yet, the police have not registered an official case.
On the other hand, the municipal administration has appealed to devotees to perform Chhath Puja only at the locations designated by the administration.
Controversy Over Chhath Puja Grows
Meanwhile, as seen over the past few days, a controversy has erupted regarding Chhath Puja. On the occasion of Chhath Puja, Bhojpuri songs were played at railway stations in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane, which faced strong opposition from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). Subsequently, MNS demanded that Chhath Puja should not be performed on Mumbai's beaches and at Banganga.
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Amidst the ongoing dispute over Chhath Puja, signs of partial violence have started to emerge. In a separate development, it is learned that the police administration has issued notices to MNS activists in connection with the upcoming Chhath Puja at the Ulhas River in Badlapur.
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