On Saturday, Shiv Sena (UBT) urged the Maharashtra government to implement a ban on DJs during festivals, citing concerns over their negative impact on public health. The party has requested Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to address the matter in the upcoming state cabinet meeting.
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. 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.
