The district administration in Pune in Maharashtra on Sunday asked political parties to not organise any event in Koregaon Bhima, site of a historic battle on New Year in 1818, that could disturb peace and social harmony.
The celebration marking the 200th year of the battle was marred by caste violence, which police claimed was due to provocative speeches at the Elgar Parishad in Koregaon Bhima a day earlier.
It led to several arrests, including of well known rights activists whom the Pune police accused of having Maoist links.
Addressing a press meet on Sunday, Pune Collector Naval Kishore Ram said, "We have completed all preparations for the anniversary celebrations of the Koregaon Bhima Battle. We appeal to political parties and social organisations to not hold any political event or indulge in sloganeering apart from those related to the battle anniversary."
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