Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Various organisations observed Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti with rallies and tribute programmes across the city.
The Satyashodhak Samaj organised a Samata Rally in N-2 Cidco, with citizens from several localities participating. The rally began at 8.30 am from the memorials of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar at Ramnagar, where floral tributes were offered. Prof H.M. Desarda, Adv K.E. Haridas, Bhaskar Lahane and Dr Balasaheb Kulkarni were present. Prof Vijay Mahajan conducted the programme and Prof Bharat Shirsat proposed the vote of thanks, while several activists contributed to its success. Shivchhatrapati College’s History Department also organised a programme in the presence of principal Dr C.S. Patil and other faculty members. Ashakumari Shah and Smita Kate addressed the gathering. The Republican Party of India (Khobragade), led by district president Sudhakar Chandane, also paid tributes.