Sixty-Fifth Maharashtra State Foundation Day was celebrated with full enthusiasm in Maharashtra. Governor Ramesh Bais unfurled the National Flag at the State function held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. More details from our Mumbai Correspondent…

Akashwani Correspondent reports that The Governor inspected the Ceremonial Parade and accepted a salute from the marching columns in State function. He appealed to citizens to come together to create a new, prosperous and strong Maharashtra. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Consuls and Honorary Consul of various countries, senior officers of the Armed Forces, Civil, Police and Fire Services and citizens were present on the occasion. Various functions were organised all over the State where Guardian Ministers, District Collectors and other dignitaries participated in the official function. Various voter awareness programmes were also organised to increase voting percentage in the State.