This assumes significance given that we are one month away from the Ganesh festival. It would be good for Ganesh mandal representatives to not put unnecessary pressure on the government, to open bridges. We should also avoid being carried away in case this problem is being given a communal or religious colour. If bridges are unsafe for carrying heavy loads, alternate routes can be proposed. Do not get swept by the drumbeats of oppression, suppression or whatever to a particular community.

Look at this through the correct prism of safety and allowing traffic to move as smoothly as possible. It is not as if mandals or the Hindu religion or any community is targetted if idols are not allowed on any bridge which is under inspection.

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It is for the well-being of all, if a bridge is closed for inspection and investigation. Let us look at this through a pragmatic prism, where infrastructure needs to be tested rather than play into the hands of those who wish to create imaginary grievances.

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