Hyderabad: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has called for everyone involved in the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations to work together to ensure the festival is peaceful and harmonious. He spoke at a meeting held at the Dr. BR Ambedkar State Secretariat, where he highlighted that Hyderabad is known for its cultural harmony, and the festival should reflect this spirit.
The Chief Minister urged the organizers of Ganesh pandals to follow all necessary guidelines and obtain the required permissions, either online or offline. He assured that the government would support the festival by providing free electricity to pandals that have proper permissions. However, he warned that those using electricity without approval would face legal consequences.
Revanth Reddy also stressed the importance of coordination between various government departments, including the police, GHMC, water supply, and electricity departments, to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival. He placed special emphasis on the immersion of idols and asked authorities to consider the Supreme Court’s guidelines regarding the use of loudspeakers and other arrangements in the pandals.
During the meeting, members of the Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samiti requested free electricity for the pandals. The Chief Minister responded positively and encouraged organizers to apply for this benefit in advance. He also reminded everyone to plan ahead for the upcoming Milad-un-Nabi celebrations and political events to avoid any potential conflicts.
