According to the organizers of Ganesh Utsav Samiti it was decided earlier that police would grant permission for erecting Ganesh Pindals but now police is insisting to obtain prior permission. Police used to charge Rs. 100 for using microphone which has now been enhanced to Rs. 750. The members of the samiti demanded that electricity should be supplied free to Ganesh Pindals. According to Mr. Bhagwanth Rao, President of the Samiti a meeting will be held on 1st September to instruct the organizers of the pindals for making arrangements. It is reported that VHP leader, Mr. Ashok Singhal and other religious leaders will attend the meeting. It is reported that last year 60, 000 Ganesh pindals were erected. This year the number is likely to increase by 10%. The President condemned the attitude of the police for not granting permission to Ganesh pindal.
–Siasat news