Those who attended the event at Kharghar say the arrangements at the ground were good. However, a lack of announcements and improper crowd management were major issues, which could have been avoided.

The arrangements made at the event to present the Maharashtra Bhushan Award to social worker and reformist Appasaheb Dharmadhikari were adequate, but there was improper crowd management, alleged those who were present. “There was sufficient water and toilets, but it was difficult to move and collect the water bottles or avail of other facilities,” said Nilesh Pathak who had come from Lonavala with a group of 400-500 people. Pathak’s uncle who has a heart blockage had collapsed at the event but is now stable.