No public Dahi Handi celebrations were seen in Badlapur on Tuesday as politicians across parties decided to forgo festivities this year in light of the recent sexual assault incident, which locals are still seething over. 

Congress leader Sanjay Jadhav, who usually organises a major Dahi Handi event in Badlapur West, said, “A terrible incident has occurred and the people are angry. I have decided not to celebrate this time. This is not politics, but [respecting] sentiments.”