Mumbai (Maharashtra), India, March 22 (ANI): Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar hosted an Iftar event in Mumbai and highlighted the significance of communal harmony and unity. unity against divisive forces.
The leader from the NCP stated that festivals such as Holi, Gudi Padwa, and Eid foster unity and should be enjoyed together with others, as they signify communal harmony. unity True power lies within the nation.
He added that anyone attempting to drive a wedge between the two communities would be subject to severe consequences.
numerous prominent leaders such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dr BR Ambedkar, Jyotiba Phule, among others, have demonstrated the way towards societal advancement by uniting people from various religions and caste groups. It is our responsibility to continue this heritage. India stands as an emblem of unity And diversity. Recently, we celebrated Holi, and soon we will mark Gudi Padwa and Eid. These celebrations remind us of the importance of coexistence. True power comes from our ability to live together. unity ," Pawar said.
Assuring the Muslim comm unity of his support, he added, "Your brother Ajit Pawar is with you. If anyone dares to intimidate our Muslim brothers and sisters or tries to create communal discord, they will not be spared."
The most revered month in the Islamic calendar is Ramzan, which occurs during the ninth month according to the Hijri (Islamic lunar) calendar. Throughout this sacred time, Muslims engage in fasting from early morning till dusk, known as Roza—a key pillar within Islam. This observance embodies principles of dedication, discipline, and deep reflection.
In the meantime, Maharashtra has seen heated political discussions surrounding the Nagpur unrest, which occurred as part of the Mahayuti government’s push to have Aurangzeb’s tomb removed from what is now known as Chhatrapati Sambhujinagar.
Amid ongoing criticism from the opposition regarding the Nagpur unrest, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde retaliated against the Shiv Sena (UBT) group, drawing parallels between himself and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. He also accused the opposition of prioritizing power over principles.
Shinde elaborated on the incidents of violence in Nagpur and additionally took aim at Samajwadi Party figurehead Abu Azmi for his comments regarding Aurangzeb.
He charged the group led by Uddhav Thackeray with political duplicity, claiming that although they outwardly denounced the BJP, they had privately considered forming an alliance with the party.
In response to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab's assertion that he was subjected to torture similar to how Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was treated in order to change political affiliations, Shinde refuted the accusation.
“What suffering did you endure? I am aware that you too submitted after measures were implemented against you. However, upon your release from the case, you pivoted similar to your leadership,” Shinde stated. (ANI)
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