Kolhapur municipal corporation awards Palace Theatre management, sparking artist protests

Rajendra Bharud defends privatization, palace reopening

KMC Commissioner Dr. Rajendra Bharud responded, saying privatization is meant to keep things financially sustainable, and he promised transparency, adding that KMC will still be involved in running things with the private firm.
After being closed for years due to a fire, Palace Theatre is set to reopen on August 9.