Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis break “Dahi Handi” throughout the ‘DahiHandi Utsav’, in Mumbai, on Saturday (August 16, 2025). | Photo Credit: ANI
Speaking at Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai and Thane, Mr. Fadnavis stated that the ruling alliance had damaged the “pot of sins” that protected those that plundered the civic physique and was now targeted on unlocking improvement for town.
Speaking to reporters, he stated, “Change is for certain within the BMC. We have smashed the pot of sins of those that looted the company and now we’ve opened the pot of improvement for the individuals of Maharashtra. The butter from this pot will now attain the individuals.”
In a pointed assault on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, the CM remarked, “After so a few years of looting, individuals of Maharashtra now know very effectively who was consuming the butter from the Mumbai municipal company. I don’t want so as to add extra phrases.”
His feedback got here a day after Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut claimed that the Uddhav Thackeray-led get together and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena would contest upcoming civic elections collectively. The undivided Shiv Sena had managed the cash-rich BMC for 25 straight years till 2022.
The Dahi Handi pageant, celebrated throughout Maharashtra to mark Lord Krishna’s delivery, noticed enthusiastic participation regardless of rains with govindas (contributors) forming human pyramid to interrupt the handi (pot). Folk music and dance like Lavani have been organised throughout the State to mark the festivities like yearly. In Dadar, a bunch of ladies additionally broke the pot and received a trophy. “The govindas’ spirit has not been dampened. We need everybody to rejoice the festivities with security,” Mr. Fadnavis stated.
In Ghatkopar, BJP MLA Ram Kadam devoted a dahi handi to the safety personnel who took half in Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory strike in Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror assault. “Just as our safety forces broke Pakistan’s handi of sins, we’ve devoted the celebration to honour the bravery of our jawans who fought within the battle floor,” Mr. Fadnavis added.
The Mahayuti authorities had recognised Dahi Handi as an journey sport in 2022 and launched insurance coverage cowl for the contributors.
Later within the day, addressing the govindas on the Tembi Naka Mitra Mandal occasion in Thane, Mr. Fadnavis praised Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and referred to as him a “true Shiv Sainik of Balasaheb Thackeray” who’s carrying ahead the legacy of late Sena chief Anand Dighe.
Published – August 17, 2025 06:30 am IST
