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The Hindu
The Hindu
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Decision on permitting placing of Ganesha idol at Idgah maidan in two days: Ashok

Revenue Minister R. Ashok on Saturday said the government was committed to ensuring peaceful conduct of the Ganesha Chaturthi celebration and a decision on giving permission to organisers to hold the festival at Idgah maidan at Chamarajpet here would be taken in two days.

Two under consideration

The Minister visited the Idgah maidan and said he had received five applications seeking permission to install Ganesha idol there, and two applications, from local organisations, have been under the active consideration of the department.

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