Opposing the recent directions by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) of banning bonfires in the city, the Patit Pavan Sanghatana protested by opening a burning bonfire outside the residence of PMC Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, IAS, on Friday.

Taking it proactively, Ram met the protestors, saying, “It is a unique way to protest, but when a dialogue could have been an ideal channel to discuss the issue. When the civic administration makes a decision, it keeps in mind of greater public good and the banning of bonfires during rising pollution.

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“Citizens have every right to dissent upon any decisions taken by the administration; however, by doing such acts, the issue is unnecessarily escalated,” Ram explained.

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