13-year-old boy dies during Durga idol immersion; IAS officer questions temple noise pollution, leading to protests and political debates.
Madhya Pradesh IAS officer Shailbala Martin has stirred controversy by questioning the regulation of noise pollution from temple loudspeakers following the death of a 13-year-old boy during a Durga idol immersion. Her social media post led to protests from the right-wing group Sanskriti Bachao Manch, accusing her of bias. The Congress party supported her stance, alleging the BJP government discriminates in enforcing noise regulations at religious venues.
October 21, 2024
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