People Themselves Honored Dr. Pratapsinh Jadhav as a Leader: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Kolhapur:

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lauded Dr. Pratapsinh Jadhav, Chief Editor of Pudhari, saying he has upheld the noble vows of journalism, and the people themselves have conferred leadership upon him.

The grand celebration marking Dr. Jadhav’s 80th birthday and Sahasra Chandra Darshan ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Police Ground in Kolhapur, witnessed by a massive public gathering. CM Fadnavis spoke as the chief guest of the event.

Senior leader Sharad Pawar, presiding over the function, remarked, “Wherever there was struggle, Pudhari reached there. Pudhari has solved people’s heartfelt issues, and its contribution to Maharashtra’s social history is unforgettable.”

Responding to the felicitation, Dr. Jadhav expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying “The people’s debt is my most precious treasure.”

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde described Pudhari as a beacon of people’s voice, while Ajit Pawar praised Dr. Jadhav’s leadership, stating “Because of Dr. Jadhav, Pudhari stands tall in Maharashtra.”
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale humorously said, “We became Pudharis because of Pudhari.”

Dr. Yogesh Jadhav, Chairman and Group Editor of Pudhari, in his welcome address, called Dr. Pratapsinh Jadhav a university of journalism.

The grand event saw attendance from several ministers, MPs, and MLAs. Admirers from Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur, and across Maharashtra gathered enthusiastically to celebrate the occasion.

Felicitation Ceremony:

On behalf of the Patramaharshi, Padma Shri Dr. Pratapsinh Jadhav Nagar Gaurav Committee, Sharad Pawar and CM Devendra Fadnavis felicitated Dr. Jadhav with a sword, memento, and shawl.
Mrs. Geetadevi Jadhav was honored by Animal Husbandry Minister Pankaja Munde.

The grand felicitation ceremony at Kolhapur Police Parade Ground witnessed an ocean of admirers and dignitaries.

Prominent Dignitaries Present:

The stage was graced by several key figures including:
MP Shahu Maharaj, Assembly Speaker Adv. Rahul Narwekar, Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, Council Deputy Chairperson Dr. Neelam Gorhe, Guardian Minister Prakash Abitkar, Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, Environment and Animal Husbandry Minister Pankaja Munde, Industries Minister Uday Samant, Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai, Rural Development Minister Jaykumar Gore, PWD Minister Shivendraraje Bhosale, Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane, Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat, Cultural Minister Ashish Shelar, Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam, Planning Board Chairman Rajesh Kshirsagar, Narendra Patil, Pravin Darekar, MP Dhananjay Mahadik, MP Dhairyasheel Mane, MLA Vinay Kore, MLA Rahul Awade, and Dr. Ashokrao Mane, among others.