Pune, Aug. 22 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar held an important meeting on Friday with senior state officials. In this meeting, it was announced that this year's Ganesh Festival will be celebrated as a "Mahayuti Government's State Festival." This year, the Ganesh Festival will be celebrated with greater enthusiasm, with all state departments working in full capacity.

In Pune, metro services will run from 6 AM to 2 AM during the festival. On the final day of immersion, the metro will remain operational throughout the day.

Special planning will be done to guide devotees of the "Manacha Ganpati" (prestigious Ganesh idols) on which stations to board and alight.

Discussions are underway regarding Ganesh mandal immersion proc...