With ongoing Ras Dandiya in progress these days in the city, the BJP MP Medha Kulkarni took decisive action to halt a noisy dandiya event held during the Navratri festival in Pune’s Kothrud area. The event, organized on Jeet Ground, drew multiple complaints from local residents who were disturbed by excessive noise levels. Kulkarni’s intervention came after what she described as police inaction despite numerous requests for help.
Speaking to the media, Kulkarni explained that she had received several complaints from residents, including senior citizens and individuals with health conditions, about the loud music being played at the event. “I received numerous calls and messages from the people of Kothrud on Saturday. They said that loud music had been blaring from the speakers since the first day of Navratri. Even cancer patients living nearby were affected by the noise,” she revealed.
The Rajya Sabha MP alleged that despite repeated complaints made to the Kothrud police station, the deputy commissioner, and written appeals to the police commissioner, no effective action had been taken to curb the disturbance. “I first informed the police about the issue and, seeing no response, I personally went to the venue to address the matter,” Kulkarni added.
A video showing the confrontation between Kulkarni and the event organizers quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion about noise pollution and public safety during festivals.Kulkarni made it clear that she will not permit similar events to take place at Jeet Ground in the future.
She also announced plans to meet with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the police commissioner to discuss stricter enforcement measures. Additionally, she intends to initiate a “jan andolan” (people’s movement) to raise awareness and ensure that the rights and health of local residents are protected during festival celebrations.This incident highlights ongoing tensions between cultural festivities and community concerns about noise pollution and public well-being in urban areas like Pune.
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