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The self-styled Godman was also scheduled to organise pre-Holi celebrations in Navi Mumbai later today.<\/p>\n<p>Gawli has also sought that Asaram should be made to supply water tankers in drought affected areas in the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A social activist in a letter addressed to the has sought to restrain self-styled Godman Asaram Bapu and general public from wasting water during the forthcoming Holi festival. 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