Despite requests from Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray’s Shiv Sena MLA Ravindra Waikar, seeking permission for the immersion of Ganesh idols at Chhota Kashmir lake in Aarey Milk Colony, an official from its CEO’s office said on Thursday that this cannot be permitted due to the Eco-Sensitive Zone notification.

Every year, the Chhota Kashmir lake in Aarey Milk Colony witnesses the immersion of around 5,000 small and medium-sized idols during Ganeshotsav. Additionally, locals also immerse idols at the Lotus lake near Aarey hospital.