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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis urges Maratha protesters to avoid disruption during Ganeshotsav 2026 as Manoj Jarange reaches Mumbai
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🗓 16 Sep 2026, 09:46 AM
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis appealed to Maratha protesters to keep Ganeshotsav celebrations disturbance‑free, while Maratha leader Manoj Jarange travelled to Mumbai.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the ongoing Maratha protests, urging demonstrators to conduct their activities in a manner that does not inconvenience the public during the upcoming Ganeshotsav celebrations in 2026. He emphasized that the festive period is a time for communal harmony and that any disruption could affect the city’s cultural and economic activities.
Fadnavis highlighted the importance of respecting the traditions associated with Ganeshotsav, a major religious festival observed across the state, and called on protest leaders to coordinate with authorities to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety. The CM reiterated the government’s commitment to addressing the community’s grievances through dialogue rather than confrontation.
Meanwhile, Maratha leader Manoj Jarange arrived in Mumbai, signalling the continuation of the protest movement’s leadership presence in the city. His arrival is expected to shape subsequent discussions between protest representatives and the state administration.
The CM’s statement comes ahead of the festival’s peak days, when thousands of devotees gather at public pandals and private households. Officials have already deployed additional police personnel to manage crowds and mitigate any potential disturbances.
Stakeholders from both the protest and the government have been urged to maintain calm, ensuring that Ganeshotsav proceeds without incident while the underlying issues remain under negotiation.
Fadnavis highlighted the importance of respecting the traditions associated with Ganeshotsav, a major religious festival observed across the state, and called on protest leaders to coordinate with authorities to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety. The CM reiterated the government’s commitment to addressing the community’s grievances through dialogue rather than confrontation.
Meanwhile, Maratha leader Manoj Jarange arrived in Mumbai, signalling the continuation of the protest movement’s leadership presence in the city. His arrival is expected to shape subsequent discussions between protest representatives and the state administration.
The CM’s statement comes ahead of the festival’s peak days, when thousands of devotees gather at public pandals and private households. Officials have already deployed additional police personnel to manage crowds and mitigate any potential disturbances.
Stakeholders from both the protest and the government have been urged to maintain calm, ensuring that Ganeshotsav proceeds without incident while the underlying issues remain under negotiation.