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Meghalaya Youth Body Urges Shillong Durga Puja Pandals to Keep Roads Clear
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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The Meghalaya Youth Federation has called on organizers of Durga Puja in Shillong to ensure that temporary pandals do not obstruct major thoroughfares, citing traffic safety and public convenience.
The Meghalaya Youth Federation (MYF) issued a public notice urging the organisers of this year’s Durga Puja celebrations in Shillong to avoid setting up pandals on the city’s principal roads. The statement, released on Monday, stresses that temporary structures should be placed in designated open spaces rather than on busy arteries.
MYF officials argue that blocking main roads hampers the flow of traffic, creates bottlenecks for emergency services, and inconveniences daily commuters. They point to recent instances where road closures during festivals led to prolonged delays and heightened safety concerns for pedestrians and drivers alike.
Local authorities have been approached for guidance on suitable locations for the pandals, and the federation has pledged to cooperate with municipal officials to ensure that cultural festivities proceed without disrupting public movement. The appeal reflects a broader call across Meghalaya for responsible event management that balances tradition with urban mobility.
MYF officials argue that blocking main roads hampers the flow of traffic, creates bottlenecks for emergency services, and inconveniences daily commuters. They point to recent instances where road closures during festivals led to prolonged delays and heightened safety concerns for pedestrians and drivers alike.
Local authorities have been approached for guidance on suitable locations for the pandals, and the federation has pledged to cooperate with municipal officials to ensure that cultural festivities proceed without disrupting public movement. The appeal reflects a broader call across Meghalaya for responsible event management that balances tradition with urban mobility.