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Mumbai Ganesh mandal body urges caution over Bhuleshwar tragedy
Updated On: 24 August, 2026 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS
Naresh Dahibavkar, president of the Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti, has urged people to avoid drawing conclusions about the Bhuleshwarcha Raja mishap until the authorities complete their investigation

Police maintain a presence at the Bhuleshwaracha Raja pandal on Sunday, hours after the idol fell during its arrival ceremony, killing two. Pic/Ashish Raje
In an interview with mid-day, Naresh Dahibavkar, president of the Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti (BSGSS), the apex umbrella body representing over 12,000 public Ganesh mandals, spoke about the Bhuleshwarcha Raja mishap, which left two dead, saying that until a full enquiry is conducted by the authorities, one must refrain from jumping to conclusions.
Excerpts from the interview.


