Taking exception to the delay by the Municipal Commissioner in permitting public celebration of Ganesh festivities at Idgah Maidan in Hubbali, BJP leaders, including Members of Legislative Assembly Arvind Bellad and M.R. Patil, have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to immediately intervene and give permission to the installation of Ganesh idol at the venue.
Addressing presspersons, along with Mr. Patil (from Kundgol) and BJP office-bearers, Mr. Bellad (from Hubballi Dharwad West) said that last year, the public celebrations of Ganesh festival were held at the Idgah Maidan and since there is a precedent, there should not be any further delay in permitting the celebrations at the venue this time also.
Mr. Bellad said that the Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has already passed a resolution permitting installation of Ganesh idol at the maidan. The Municipal Commissioner, who took charge recently, has sought the advice of the Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad, who, in turn, has written to the State government seeking further approval.
