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SC allows symbolic immersion of Ganesh idols in Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar Lake

IANS

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed immersion of Lord Ganesh idols, made from Plaster-of-Paris (POP) in Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad, during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. A bench headed by chief justice NV Ramana made it clear that the court will allow it for the last time - the immersion of idols -- this year, and no more immersion from next year. The bench also comprising justice Surya Kant asked the Telangana government to make certain arrangements from next year. The bench added the idols should not be allowed to be left in the lake after immersion and they should be taken out immediately. The bench said: “Let them do symbolic immersion this year. A last chance for them. They say they will ensure no harm is caused to the pond.”