Mumbai sees a decline in number of injured Dahi Handi participants
The decrease in injuries indicated the improved safety protocols taken this year.
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The decrease in injuries indicated the improved safety protocols taken this year.
Belagavi: Commemorating Sri Krishna Janmashtami, ‘dahi handi’ celebrations were held at a grand level across Belagavi city, including Maratha Light In.
"195 Govindas injured in different incidents during Dahi Handi organised on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, in Mumbai. Out of which, 18 were admitted to the hospital, and 177 others were discharged," BMC said. Dahi Handi 2023: 195 Govindas Injured in Separate Incidents While Celebrating Krishna Janmashtami in Mumbai.
Adding fuel to the raging debate over DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks against Sanatan Dharma, the party's Lok Sabha MP A Raja has likened it to diseases like leprosy and HIV which had social stigma, prompting the BJP to accuse opposition leaders of suffering from "deep-rooted Hinduphobia". ��️ After Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK Leader A Raja Makes Controversial Remark, Likens Sanatan Dharma to HIV and Leprosy; BJP Says Remarks Reflect Opposition's 'Hinduphobia'.
Offence has been lodged against four office bearers of Shrikrushna Mandal, who had organised the Dahi handi celebration.