The issue of installation of Ganesh idol at the Idgah Maidan in Hubballi turned into a contentious issue this year with the Municipal Corporation yet to take a decision and the BJP leaders launching an indefinite agitation on Thursday seeking permission to hold public celebrations of the festival at the venue like last year.
Earlier in the day, Member of Legislative Assembly Arvind Bellad led a delegation of BJP council members and leaders to urge Municipal Commissioner Eshwar Ullagaddi to give permission for the festivities at the venue.
He argued that as already the Municipal Corporation has passed a resolution permitting the celebration of Ganesh festival at the venue, the Municipal Commissioner should issue permission based on the resolution.
