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Kalyan-Dombivli Sees Protest After Abhang Reading Blocked, Mayor Accused
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 02:01 AM
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A protest broke out in Kalyan-Dombivli after an abhang reading was allegedly stopped, with locals accusing the municipal mayor of intervention. Authorities have said they are investigating the matter.
In Kalyan-Dombivli, Maharashtra, a disturbance erupted after authorities allegedly prevented a person from reading an abhang, a traditional Marathi devotional song.
Eyewitnesses reported that the halt triggered an immediate gathering of local residents, who protested the restriction and demanded permission to continue the recital.
Several community members accused the municipal mayor of ordering the obstruction, claiming the act hurt religious sentiments and calling for accountability.
Local police were deployed to maintain order, and civic officials said they are looking into the matter, though no formal statement has been issued yet.
Eyewitnesses reported that the halt triggered an immediate gathering of local residents, who protested the restriction and demanded permission to continue the recital.
Several community members accused the municipal mayor of ordering the obstruction, claiming the act hurt religious sentiments and calling for accountability.
Local police were deployed to maintain order, and civic officials said they are looking into the matter, though no formal statement has been issued yet.