India, Oct. 22 -- The city's iconic Diwali Pahat programme at Sarasbaug, held since last 28 years, will now be organised as scheduled after a brief uncertainty following objections from some Hindutva organisations. The organisers had earlier announced the cancellation of the event citing threats issued on social media about safety reasons. However, after Pune police intervened on Tuesday and assured protection, the organisers have decided to go ahead with the annual event on Diwali Padwa Day, October 22.

For nearly three decades, the early-morning musical programme has been a beloved part of Pune's Diwali celebrations, drawing thousands of citizens to Sarasbaug. This year, however, controversy erupted after a video objecting to the progr...