Days after the BJP asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to issue guidelines for Chhath Puja and demanded setting up of artificial ponds near natural water bodies, the civic body issued a circular disallowing any kind of gatherings or rituals near beaches and lakes in the city. However, the civic body would give permissions to private organisers, who would have to ensure that social distancing norms are followed. The circular further states that the police should ensure that large congregations don't take place because it might lead to a second wave of the COVID-19 infection.

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