Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday demanded a ban on DJs during festivals across Maharashtra, citing their adverse effects on people’s health, and urged chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to take a decision on the issue in the state cabinet.
The incident has now sparked a debate across the state. Police in Nagpur have already banned loud music systems during festivals, citing noise pollution. He also urged CM Fadnavis to take a firm decision instead of merely advocating consensus on the issue.
Against this backdrop, Shiv Sena (UBT) lawmaker Sanjay Raut said activist Bapat was receiving growing support from the public over the demand for a DJ ban, as high levels of noise pollution in residential areas affect people’s health, hearing and blood pressure. Meanwhile a Pune court on Friday granted one-day police custody of Santosh Shankar Chavan , arrested for allegedly assaulting activist Vidyanand Bapat, who has been opposing the use of high-decibel DJ systems and loudspeakers during festivals.
