Oppn spreading false news on social media over Ganesh pandals: Minister Kottu

Amaravati, August 29: Endowments Minister Kottu Satyanarayana on Monday alleged that Opposition parties are spreading false news on social media that police are collecting money for erecting Ganesh pandals for Ganesh Chaturthi festival. 
 
Talking to reporters, the minister said that the YSRCP government is following same rules which were implemented by successive state governments for granting permission to Ganesh pandals. He mentioned that for holding a public meeting or any event nod should be taken from the DSP rank official after payment of Rs 100 as a challan. Likewise, permission from the Fire Services Department by paying Rs 500 and charges for using power by Ganesh pandals.
 
Opposition parties are confusing the public by circulating unverified reports on the internet, he slammed and expressed anger over the BJP and TDP for politicising festival. Meanwhile, Endowments Commissioner M Hari Jawaharlal instructed police officials to take stringent action against those circulating fake news.