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A Government Resolution (GR) or order instructed all government hospitals and medical colleges to provide free treatment to participants injured during these events.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s announcement that Dahi Handi gets sport status and 5% reservation to Govindas in government jobs has led to a war of words between the ruling and Opposition parties. Besides, the Shinde-Fadnavis government was trolled on social media on this issue.
Speaking to reporters at the airport here, the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly said in the state police department is a very able force in such situations.
The BMC has also prohibited use of tobacco, gutkha and liquor advertisements in the 100-metre radius of a pandal. All other ads will be allowed at nominal charges.
According to officials, most of the Govindas suffered injuries to their hands and legs following a fall while forming human pyramids