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A balancing act over noise pollution
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· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The activist, Vidyanand Bapat, had been pushing for a ban on these sound systems. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has acknowledged the seriousness of noise pollution.
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has acknowledged the seriousness of noise pollution. This acknowledgment comes after an activist was assaulted for demanding a ban on high decibel sound systems.
The activist, Vidyanand Bapat, had been pushing for a ban on these sound systems. However, the chief minister stopped short of mentioning any ban despite acknowledging the problem.
Further details on the issue and the chief minister's response are available from the source. The situation highlights the challenges of addressing noise pollution concerns.
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Category: News Published: September 7, 2026 Source: Hindustan Times — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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