Uddhav to inaugurate Mangal Pandey Chowk
Mumbai, Apr 30: Shiv Sena Executive President Uddhav Thackeray will inaugurate a 'chowk' tomorrow named after Mangal Pandey, believed to be first freedom fighter of the country, at Lelewadi, Marol pipeline, Andheri here tomorrow on the occasion of 'Maharashtra Divas'. Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul and deputy Mayor Vidya Thakur will also be present on the occasion.
Uttar Bharatiya Vikas Parishad President Mangleshwar Tripathi alias Munna Tripathi said the parishad has organised the programme on the occasion of Maharashtra Divas tomorrow, in which, Mr Thackeray will be the chief guest. Playback singer Asha Bhosale will also be felicitated on the occasion. She will be presented with 'Ram Manohar Tripathi' trophy at the hands of Mr Thackeray, he said, adding, the Shiv Sena executive president will also address the rally at the venue.
To woo North Indians, several political leaders, including Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam and former minister Kripashankar Singh, have also organised programmes across the city tomorrow.
UNI