Summary:
The state pollution control board had issued the ban order, restricting people from using PoP idols. There has been call for relaxation on the ban as many PoP idols have already been made. Some idol-makers alleged that politicians are making statements, favouring PoP idols, due to pressure from Ganesha mandals in the city. PoP idols are banned as their immersion is harmful to waterbodies. "We have been creating awareness about using clay idols instead of PoP idols since six months in the district," he said.Kadakbhavi said that officials will also meet Kulkarni and inform him about the SC order, banning PoP idols..