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VALPOI
The statue of Shivaji Maharaj mounted on horseback was installed at the Valpoi Municipal Council (VMC) garden on Monday, with a large number of Shivaji supporters attending the event.
At the Shivaji Jayanti function organised by the Shivjayanti Utsav Committee (Valpoi) along with VMC officials, Health Minister and Valpoi MLA Vishwajeet Rane unveiled the statue and assured that Valpoi town would be developed into a model town in the State.
“This statue is part of the movement towards the development of Valpoi town,” said Rane.
“Shivaji’s principles should be emulated by youth for their development. The Shivjayanti Utsav Committee will be undertaking many social activities and special attention will also be given to the education sector,” he added.
Rane informed that the newly installed statue will be maintained by VMC
authorities.
The beautification of VMC garden will be undertaken soon, he added.
Noted educationalist Prof. Anil Samant highlighted the importance of Shivaji Maharaj’s thoughts for the all round development of society.
Yeshwant Gawas, ZP member Premnath Hazare, VMC Chairman Parveen Shaikh, Uday Sawant and Udaysingh Rane also spoke on the
occasion.
Earlier, a procession was conducted in Valpoi town to mark the occasion.
Milind Gadgil compered the function while Udaysing Rane proposed the vote of thanks.
