Adding to the attract of the area is a outstanding statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, symbolising the valour and management that’s integral to Mumbai’s id. Pic/News18
Those represented are Babasaheb Ambedkar, Swatantryaveer Savarkar, Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule, Lata Mangeshkar, Dadasaheb Phalke, Kusumagraj, Homi Bhabha, JRD Tata, Jagannath Shankar Sheth, Annabhau Sathe, Balasaheb Thackeray, Dhirubhai Ambani, Ram Nath Goenka, Seth Moti Shah, Martyr Babu Genu, Ashok Kumar Jain, Koli Community, and Sachin Tendulkar
Bharatiya Janata Party nationwide president JP Nadda on Thursday unveiled a set of 18 busts paying tributes to iconic figures who’ve made vital contributions to the wealthy heritage of India’s monetary capital, as half of the ‘Heroes of Mumbai’ programme conceptualised by Maharashtra minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha. The venue for the event was Kilachand Garden in Girgaon, meticulously remodeled into a spot the place the legacy of Mumbai’s heroes will be immortalised, inspiring generations to return.
This noteworthy initiative goals to recognise and honour the impactful contributions of these people throughout varied spheres, together with financial prosperity, security, and cultural enrichment of Mumbai: Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Swatantryaveer Savarkar, Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule, Lata Mangeshkar, Dadasaheb Phalke, Kusumagraj, Homi Bhabha, JRD Tata, Jagannath Shankar Sheth, Annabhau Sathe, Balasaheb Thackeray, Dhirubhai Ambani, Ram Nath Goenka, Seth Moti Shah, Martyr Babu Genu, Ashok Kumar Jain, Koli Community, and Sachin Tendulkar.
Adding to the attract of this revamped area is a outstanding statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, symbolising the valour and management that’s integral to Mumbai’s id. As a testomony to fashionable sustainability, a Suriya Mandapam has been ingeniously built-in into the backyard, harnessing photo voltaic vitality to satisfy its electrical energy wants.
The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, together with meeting speaker Rahul Narwekar, Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, cupboard minister Chandrakant Patil, Mumbai metropolis guardian minister Deepak Kesarkar, BJP Mumbai president Ashish Shelar, MLA Praveen Darekar, Mumbai municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal, and different dignitaries.
Nadda expressed his admiration for minister Lodha’s visionary creation, stating, “This park is infused with energy that not only uplifts but also illuminates the mind, fostering an environment of enlightenment. It is imperative for the upcoming generation to be cognisant of the invaluable contributions made by these great personalities, shaping the bright future we experience today.”
Deputy CM Fadnavis echoed these sentiments, applauding the collaborative effort that introduced the venture to fruition. He emphasised the park’s potential to function a ray of hope and inspiration for generations to return.
Lodha, acknowledging the assist of chief minister Eknath Shinde, deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, and the Mumbai municipal company, expressed his imaginative and prescient for the backyard to not solely appeal to 1000’s of vacationers but additionally be recognised as a supply of inspiration for thousands and thousands of Indians.
In recognition of the native Koli neighborhood’s contributions to the progress of Mumbai, a statue has additionally been devoted to them.
