Navi Mumbai: During the ten days of Navratri and Dussehra celebrations, Navi Mumbai’s streets, junctions, and lanes were covered with illegal banners, flexes, and congratulatory arches. Social festive greetings, was dubbed by activist to have turned the city into a canvas of unauthorised publicity.

Civic Body Maintains Watchful Silence

While citizens continued to witness this open violation of civic rules, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is alleged to have maintained a watchful silence.

"The administration, perhaps not wishing to dampen the festive spirit, chose to look the other way allowing hundreds of illegal hoardings to remain in place throughout the festival period," said an activist.

Banners Removed Only After Festivals

Ironically, activist observed that as soon a

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