After much deliberation and despite opposition by Congress members of the House panel of the municipal council, Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has decided to allow installation of Ganesh idol at the Idgah Maidan (also referred to as Rani Chennamma Maidan) this year for three days.
Hubballi-Dharwad Mayor Iresh Anchatageri announced the decision of the municipal corporation in a late evening press conference on Monday after holding a prolonged meeting with elected representatives, including Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, and senior police officials such as Additional Director-General of Police Alok Kumar and others.
