The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would like to allow Ganesh idols made from Plaster of Paris (PoP) this year, but the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is firm on its decision of allowing only eco-friendly idols. On Monday, the BMC administration forwarded a letter to all assistant municipal commissioners (AMCs) to follow orders on ensuring eco-friendly Ganesh idols.

In a meeting with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on May 17, it was decided that all household Ganesh idols will be made of only eco-friendly materials like shadu (clay). On Monday, Deputy Municipal Commissioner Ramakant Birdar issued a departmental circular to AMCs of all wards saying household Ganesh idols should be up to 4 feet high and it is mandatory that household idols are made of  shadu or other eco-friendly materials. The circular also says it is mandatory to immerse all household Ganesh idols in artificial ponds.