However, the artiste groups made their appearance only post 5pm. Ponda: Hundreds of spectators, including children, who had gathered to witness the Ponda Shigmo parade were left disappointed after the returning officer halted the revelries at 10pm due to the time restriction in view of the model code of conduct.Only two romtamell and one tableau could complete the round in the stipulated time, while around 29 other tableaus and nine romtamell groups had to return without performing in the parade.Ponda deputy collector Kedar Naik, who is also returning officer for the Shiroda byelection, said that the organisers had announced well in advance that the festivities would have to wind up by 10 pm.The organizer, Antruz Mahal Shigmotsav Samiti, was all set to start the parade at 3pm.
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