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Lalbaugcha Raja 2023: Maratha Group Objects To Placing Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Royal Seal On Ganesha Idol’s Feet

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Sakal Maratha Samaj Maharashtra has objected to the placement of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s royal seal on Mumbai’s iconic Ganesh idol Lalbaugcha Raja’s feet. The group that is behind the ongoing the Maratha reservation agitation wrote to the Mumbai Police asking the officials to file a case against the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal.

The Maratha group took notice of the royal seal being placed on the iconic Ganesha idol’s feet after the mandal unveiled the first look of the towering 14-feet idol n September 15. The photos of the Lalbaugcha Raja quickly went viral.

During the unveiling, the mandal announced that this year’s theme for Lalbaugcha Raja was centered around the 350th anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s coronation. The Ganesha idol is seen on the throne decorated in similar fashion to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s throne.

Sakal Maratha Samaj Maharashtra’s letter addressing this issue has been circulating widely on social media. Writing to the Mumbai Police, the group said that it did not understand the intention of the mandal to place the royal seal over the Ganesha idol’s feet. Consequently, the mandal hurt the sentiments of the Maratha community with the move, the group. It further asked the Mumbai Police to file a case against the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal over the issue.

The royal seal

Known as Rajmudra, the oldest reference to the royal seal was reportedly in a letter dated January 28, 1646 AD. The octagonal seal has Sanskrit inscription in Devanagari script. It states that the glory of the seal of Shahaji’s son Shivaji will expand like first day moon. It will be worshiped by the world and will shine only for people’s well being.

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Mumbai Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar bridge should be opened for weighing vehicles: Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA has demanded in the assembly that a flyover bridge should be started for heavy vehicles to curb fatal accidents in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar. Fatal accidents are happening every month in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar. Earlier there were high tension wires on the bridge built on GM Link Road, then the bridge was closed due to heavy vehicles. Later the wires were also removed and the flyover department has also allowed heavy vehicles to pass, however, heavy vehicles are still not being allowed to move. Today in the House, a demand was made to start the movement of heavy vehicles on this bridge. Abu Asim Azmi said that recently a tragic accident took place here in which three people died.

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Wanted accused in Mumbai 1993 riots arrested after 32 years

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Mumbai: Police have claimed to have arrested one of the most wanted accused involved in the 1993 Mumbai riots. Mumbai’s Wadala police arrested a fugitive accused who was on the run for 32 years during an operation to search for wanted accused. 54-year-old Arif Ali Hashimullah Khan has been arrested from Antop Hill. The accused did not appear in court during the hearing. A warrant was also issued against him, after which the police arrested the accused and presented him in the court and the court ordered his remand. This operation was carried out by Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and Port Zone DCP Vijay Sagar.

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Sashil Kodiyeri apologizes after tension over Marathi-Hindi controversy

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Maharashtra: In the context of the Mumbai Marathi-Hindi controversy, Shishil Kodia has apologized for his controversial statement. He said that his tweet was misrepresented. I am not against Marathi. I have been living in Mumbai and Maharashtra for the last 30 years. I am a fan of Raj Thackeray. I constantly comment positively on Raj Thackeray’s tweets. I tweeted in my emotions and I made a mistake. This tense and tense atmosphere should end. We need a favorable environment to accept Marathi. So I request you to forgive me for this mistake for Marathi. Earlier, Shishil Kodia had made a controversial statement about Marathi and refused to speak Marathi, due to which MNS workers attacked and pelted stones at Shishil’s company WeWork. After which Shishil has now apologized to X

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