Two days after the civic chief prohibited New Year’s celebration in view of the rising Covid-19 cases, state cabinet minister and CM’s son Aaditya Thackeray invited people to witness the Christmas light show at Bandra Reclamation on Sunday. Lakhs of people gathered after 9 pm when Section 144 comes into effect, barring the assembly of more than five people at a place.

BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal on Friday announced strict guidelines, including a ban on the gathering of over five people between 9 pm to 6 am. However, Thackeray sent out an open invitation on Twitter. “Presenting Bandra Wonderland! Do visit Bandra Reclamation and enjoy the festivities, safely! Heartfelt thanks to @reliancejio and MSRDC for their support of this initiative,” he tweeted