Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Oct 24: The allocation of certain spaces within Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) limits for the sale of firecrackers during the Deepavali festival has sparked heated discussions.
On Wednesday, MCC officials arrived at Nehru Maidan to begin the tender process and identify spaces for setting up firecracker stalls. However, the Cricket Association objected to the use of the cricket ground for this purpose.
Speaking to the media, Geetanjali said, "MCC officials requested that the gate be opened as they were conducting the tender process for firecracker stalls at Nehru Maidan. I asked them to provide the order in writing. However, the MCC officials claim they have permission from the district administration. Even the court has ruled that Nehru Maidan should be used solely for games and sports. We have brought this to the attention of MCC officials."