Bal Thackeray 97 Birth Anniversary: Revolted from Shiv Sena and became Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde unveiled the portrait of late Hindutva leader and Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Keshav Thackeray at Vidhan Bhavan on his 97th birth anniversary on Monday. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Leader of Opposition Ajit Pawar, Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar, Deputy Speaker Narhari Jirwal, Acting Chairperson of Maharashtra Council Neelam Gorhe and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. Significantly, Balasaheb Thackeray never held any political position, but always stood firm to influence the state and national politics. He died on 17 November 2012 in Mumbai.
Balasaheb praised fiercely
The event was attended by MPs, MLAs, MLCs, Union and State Ministers, members of the Thackeray clan, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray, who congratulated Bal Thackeray. Appreciated the services and contribution of.
Uddhav and Aditya Thackeray
However, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, his son Aditya and top party leaders attended a special function at Shanmukhananda Hall, where Several speakers paid tribute to the memory of Balasaheb Thackeray 11 years after his death.
Tributes paid
Earlier in the day, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari paid floral tributes to the late Thackeray at Raj Bhavan, while Balasahebchanchi Shiv Sena (BSS), BJP, Sena (UBT) and other party leaders And activists paid tribute to the late Thackeray at his statue in Shivaji Park and Colaba.
PM Modi also remembered
PM remembering Thackeray Narendra Modi said that "I will always cherish my various interactions with him. He was blessed with rich knowledge and intellect. He dedicated his life for public welfare."
Shiv Sena leaders vow to follow his thoughts