To cater to Ganeshotsav travelers, 1,000 free buses have been provided to Konkan, Kolhapur.
KALYAN: With Ganeshotsav approaching, the Shiv Sena has announced that around 1,000 buses will be operated free of cost from the Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency to Konkan, Kolhapur, Satara and other parts of western Maharashtra to facilitate the annual homeward journey of workers and devotees. The rally, featuring a massive 35,000-square-foot national flag, received official recognition from World Records India, Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records.
The required funds will be provided by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde,” he said. The free bus service and ticket distribution have been planned as an annual initiative of the Shiv Sena, with organisers saying the response from citizens has been encouraging. During the programme, several office-bearers and workers from the BJP, the Shiv Sena (UBT) and other political parties joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Shinde, expressing confidence in the leadership of deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and the party’s development work in Kalyan Loksabha. “Road concretisation has taken place, Metro work is underway and flyover projects are progressing. Now, every corporator should look for small plots in their ward where facilities related to education and sports can be developed. People should be provided with facilities beyond roads, drains and water meters. Despite heavy rain, thousands of students, teachers, parents and citizens participated in the rally.