Mumbai Railway Stations Face Backlash over Bhojpuri Songs Played Ahead of Chhath Puja
- On Thursday, November 12, 2026, a controversy erupted over the playing of Bhojpuri songs at Mumbai railway stations ahead of the Chhath Puja festival, sparking questions regarding the use of Railway announcement systems for cultural events.
- Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God and Goddess Chhathi Maiya. Songs are played at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, where authorities operate special trains to clear the festival rush.
- A Central Railway spokesperson said various jingles are played during time available beyond essential passenger announcements. Videos of Bhojpuri songs surfaced on social media, bringing the practice to public attention.
- Objections emerged from sections of Marathi-speaking people and activists of some political parties, who voiced concerns regarding the use of Railway infrastructure for broadcasting regional music.
- This incident triggered a debate over whether similar recognition should be given to festivals in Maharashtra and other regional cultural traditions at Railway stations.
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A controversy erupted at Mumbai's Wadala railway station over the playing of Bhojpuri songs during Chhath Puja. Shiv Sena UBT councilor Madhuri Manjrekar complained that the loud music was causing inconvenience to passengers. Find out what the matter is.
A controversy has erupted at Mumbai's Wadala railway station over the playing of Bhojpuri songs for Chhath Puja. Madhuri Manjrekar, a corporator from the Thackeray faction, objected to the loud music and complained to the railway administration.
Bhojpuri songs ahead of Chhath Puja at Mumbai stations draw objections; Central Railway says essential announcements remain unaffected
Bhojpuri songs were played at several railway stations in Mumbai to celebrate Chhath Puja. This decision has sparked criticism from Marathi-speaking groups and political activists. Central Railway officials clarified that such songs are played during non-essential announcement times. The controversy has led to discussions about the recognition of Maharashtra’s festivals at railway stations. Chhath Puja is a significant festival celebrated mainly…
Mumbai Railway Stations Face Backlash Over Bhojpuri Songs for Chhath Puja
A controversy erupted on Thursday over the playing of Bhojpuri songs at major railway stations in Mumbai ahead of the Chhath Puja festival. The move drew immediate criticism from sections of Marathi-speaking citizens and local political activists, raising questions regarding the use of public railway announcement systems for cultural events. The issue surfaced after videos […] The post Mumbai Railway Stations Face Backlash Over Bhojpuri Songs fo…
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