The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has said that Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will not be allowed at public places in the national Capital in view of the Covid-19 situation.
The authorities released the order late on Tuesday and said District Magistrates and Deputy Commissioners of police will ensure that Lord Ganesha’s idols are not set up in tents or pandals. “It should be ensured that crowds do not gather at any religious or social place,” it added.
Permission will also not be granted for any procession, it said and advised people to celebrate the festival at home.
Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated this month and considering the prevailing restrictions on gatherings and congregations and the present situation of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been decided that the celebrations of the festival may not be allowed in public places, the order stated.
Meanwhile, the city recorded 41 new cases of Covid 19 in the past 24 hours. According to Covid-19 health bulletin, Delhi State Health Department, 75079 tests were conducted; the positivity rate 0.05 per cent and 13 patients have beenrecovered.