Shiv Jayanti celebrated

Several corporators and political bigwigs assembled at the mayor8217;s bungalow at Shivaji Park later. The gathering was addressed by the Governor, Deputy CM and the Mayor. Hareshwar Patil stressed on the fact that Shivaji aimed at not just the establishment of hindavi swarajya but surajya. A point which was later taken up by Alexander in his speech.

Alexander also stressed up on another aspect of Shivaji8217;s rule in Maharashtra. 8220;We all must be proud of the fact that at a time when most kings in the world thought they had been showered with divine powers here was a man in this corner of the world who established his rule on the basis of dharma. He was a ruler who knew his responsibilities as well,8221; he said.

Bhujbal said that it was important to keep aside ideological differences and party divisions to make Shivaji8217;s dream 8212; of a stronger, better Maharashtra 8212; come true.

Nalinakhshan delivered the vote of thanks in chaste Marathi.