Key Points
CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde highlight cultural significance on Gudi Padwa
Modi visits Nagpur, celebrates with leaders and lays foundation for an eye center
Eknath Shinde emphasizes Thane's cultural role and tradition during festive procession
"The Gudi is a new resolution, Gudi welcomes the Hindu New Year...On the occasion of Gudi Padwa, the Hindu New Year was welcomed by worshipping the Gudi at the government residence in Nagpur. On this occasion, the resolve to build a developed Maharashtra by preserving our culture got new energy," Fadnavis wrote on X.
Fadnavis, in a separate post also extended his wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Nagpur.
"On behalf of the people of Maharashtra, I extend my warm wishes for Gudhi Padwa and Hindu New Year. Heartfelt gratitude to you Prime Minister Narendra Modi!" Fadnavis' post read.
Meanwhile, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde also extended his greeting on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Hindu Nav Varsh. Deputy CM Shinde also took part in the procession organised by Kopineshwar Mandir in Thane on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Hindu Nav Varsh.
Speaking to ANI, Shinde stated that Thane is a cultural city and this procession has been carried out for the last 25 years.
"Today, Gudi Padwa and Hindu Nav Varsh are being celebrated, I congratulate and extend my best wishes to the people of Maharashtra. Everyone lives with healthy, happy, joyous in this year... This procession has been carried out for the last 25 years. Thane is a cultural city, and we all take part in it... This 'Gudi' is of the development of Maharashtra..." the Deputy CM said.
PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre in Nagpur.
PM Modi was accompanied by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis among other leaders.
Madhav Netralaya is an eye institute and research centre, which aims to provide "world-class Tertiary Ophthalmic services with compassion, precision and innovation."
