Memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaraya to be given priority : Newly elected Mayor

Delegation of HJS and Shiva-premi pay visit to Mayor !

Bhusaval : Work related to construction of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue delayed for past 19 years shall be given priority, promised the newly elected Mayor Raman Bhole to the delegation comprising members of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and Shivaji-patrons when they met him in his cabin. A representation was submitted to the Mayor demanding erection of statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Bajarpeth Chowk. Shri. Yuvaraj Lonari, Dy. Mayor promptly contacted Shri. Ravindra Chaudhary, the sculptor and called him on 3rd January with details, in this context.

It has been stated in the representation that the place where the statue is to be erected has already been fixed at Bajarpeth Chowk before ‘Shivajayanti’. There is delay of 19 years in erection of equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Various pro-Hindu organizations and Shivaji-patrons have staged many agitations for their demand. HJS has also organized huge march on 2nd June 2016 in Bhusaval city demanding erection of the statue as early as possible. They had also paid visit to then Mayor in this connection; but despite passing 6 months, no action has been taken towards erection of the statue although 6 months have elapsed and it is quite sad.

Shri. Ritesh Jain, the President of ‘Swarajya Pratishthan’, Shri. Abhijit Marathe, a social worker, Shri. Hitesh Takale of Yuva Sena, Shri. Umakant Sharma, the President of ‘Shivapratishthan’, Shri. Akshay Patil, District Liaison Chief of ‘Chhava Krantiveer Sena’, Shri. Bhushan Mahajan of ‘Jai Leva Group’, Shri. Devendra Patil of ‘Art of Living’, Shri. Sunil Ghanavat, Maharashtra State Coordinator of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti along with Shri. Prashant Juvekar, Shri. Umesh Joshi and other Shivaji-patrons were present on the occasion.

Updates

• Meeting of ‘Shivaji Maharaj Statue Committee’ to be held urgently : Jalgaon DC (June 5, 2016)
• Huge protest march against delay of 2 decades in erecting statue of Shivaji Maharaj (June 4, 2016)

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Meeting of ‘Shivaji Maharaj Statue Committee’ to be held urgently : Jalgaon DC

June 5, 2016

Outcome of demonstrations staged by united Hindus under HJS !

Jalgaon : Apathy towards installing statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, political rivalry, competition for taking credit and lethargic administration of the Town Council are some of the main reasons for delay of 19 years in installation of statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Bhusaval. Under the drive initiated by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS), devout Shivaji-patrons took out a huge march on 2nd June to condemn the inordinate delay. As the outcome of this drive, District Collector Rubal Agrawal informed that meeting of the Committee would be urgently held so as to take further decision on the pending issue of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Severe earthquake seems to have taken place in political and social fields in Bhusaval. Owing to the huge march, all Hindus, irrespective of their posts, parties, caste, Sects organizations etc., came together, informed Shri. Yuvaraj Lonari, Vice Chairman of Town Council. He also said that he rendered apology over the statue not installed during his regime. He said that he would join the drive as a Shivaji-patron and a worker. Later, Mayor Akhtar Pinjari also stated that he would personally look into the matter and would stage hunger strike if District Collector didn’t grant necessary permission. He held a special meeting to find out necessary documents required by Town Council for processing the matter. Shri. Vishwanath Patil, former Zilha Parishada member of Shiv Sena took initiative in getting appointment of Jalindar Supekar, District Police Superintendent (DSP) and Sou. Rubal Agrawal, District Collector (DC). Delegation comprising of members viz. Akhtar Pinjari, Mayor, Shri. Vishwanath Patil, Shiv Sena, Shri. Jayant Lekurvale, its municipal councilor, Shri. Sunil Ghanavat, State Coordinator of HJS, Kum. Pratiskha Korgaonkar, State Convener of Ranaragini Division, Shri. Dattatreya Waghulade of Sanatan Sanstha etc. called on DSP and DC who promised them to personally look into the matter and call a meeting of ‘Statue Committee’ on urgent basis; whereas DSP promised to extend necessary cooperation. Dy. DSP Nandkumar Thakur was present when the meeting was held with DSP.

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Huge protest march against delay of 2 decades in erecting statue of Shivaji Maharaj

June 4, 2016

Statue can be erected in 2 months if all make united efforts ! – Sunil Ghanavat, HJS, State Coordinator

Bhusaval (Dist Jalgaon) : Name of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been given to the Town Council Hall; but why a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj cannot be erected in the town ? Now, however, Hindus have taken up the matter and statue will be erected in 2 months. If there is political will, statue can be erected even in a day. Henceforth, we should raise slogan of voting for such party in Bhusaval that would not just talk about Hindus’ interests but would act in Hindus’ interests. The above views were expressed by Shri. Sunil Ghanavat, the Maharashtra State Coordinator of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) during march taken out by more than 2000 devout Hindus on 2nd June 2016 to protest against delay in erecting statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

When Shri. Ghanavat asked who would come on the street and unite for Maharaj if nobody takes initiative in erecting a statue, all youth members raised their hands enthusiastically. He gave a warning to start State-wide movement if the statue was not erected within 2 months. It needs to be found out that who gave permission for giving name of Tipu Sultan to the Chowk. Next march will be taken out to District Collector’s office if no attention is paid to this matter.

The march was started with worshiping Bhagavan Shrikrushna and Bhusaval’s ‘Gram-devata’ Shri Marimata; followed with blowing of conch. Sanatan Sanstha’s Saint ‘Pujya’ Nandkumar Jadhav did ‘puja’ of ‘Dharma-dhvaj’. 8-feet equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was carried on a vehicle during the march. Many devout Hindus were carrying saffron flags, banners and posters etc. in the march. They were raising slogans acclaiming Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and ‘Jayatu Jayatu Hindu Rashtram’. Whole Bhusaval town reverberated with the slogans. The march was concluded in front of Town Council.

Revive history of Chhatrapati’s bravery ! – ‘Pujya’ Nandkumar Jadhav

History of bravery shown by Chhatarpati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of ‘Hindvi Swaraj’ needs to be revived. It is a matter of shame for people of Bhusaval that the issue has been kept pending for so many years. Why did we keep quiet for so long. He made an appeal to increase our unity for solving this issue.

Permission was refused for statue under the guise of survey ! – Vishwanath Patil, Shiv Sena

Shri. Vishwanath Patil, former member of Zilha Parishada and who has been working hard for installation of statue said, “In 1997, a resolution was passed by Town Council about installation of such statue. The matter was followed up from 2001 to 2006. In January 2004, the Government stipulated two conditions that the statue should be taken care of, preserved and law and order should be maintained. In 2015, the District Collector refused permission for erecting statue giving reason as it has been pending for 15 years; therefore, a fresh survey should be undertaken. This issue has been used only for political gains resulting in inordinate delay. Now, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has united Hindus on this issue and I thank them for the same.”

Municipal councilor, Shri. Nirmal Kothari said that efforts would be made to install the statue within 2 months; no political interference would be tolerated. He also assured to extend help in raising funds for the same. Shiv Sena city-Chief Shri. Mukesh Gunjal said that Shiv Sena would erect the statue in its style if permission was not granted.

Shri. Yuvaraj Lonari, Vice Chairman of the Town Council said that HJS had managed to bring together Hindus on this issue. He felt sorry that the statue could not be installed during his regime; but Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the identity of this country and he was with the people, as a worker in this drive.

Kum. Pratiksha Korgaonkar of ‘Ranaragini’ Division said that if nobody took initiative in 19 days on this issue, take your Hindu municipal councilors to task who ask for your votes in the forthcoming elections of Town Council, show them their place and tell them that you wouldn’t vote for them.

Later, delegation of HJS met Mayor Akhtar Pinjari. He asked for forgiveness for not installing the statue in his regime. He said that 60% of the work related to statue was complete; but District Collector’s permission was not there. He would personally look into the matter; else he would go on hunger strike. Town Council would post two guards for taking care of the statue for 24 hours and mesh will be fitted around the statue for its protection. He said that he would also join the protest march to be taken to District Collector’s office.

Highlights

1. Shri. Prashant Saitwal distributed lump sugar at weekly bazaar during the march and Shri. Vijaykumar Zanvar, Shri. Shubham Sharma and Shri. Nilesh Sharma did ‘puja’ of ‘Dharma-dhvaj’.

2. Large number of youth participated in the march.

3. Slogans were raised that for revival of Hindutva, statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj should be installed in Bhusaval.

4. As the march reached office of Town Council, all devout Hindus demanded that the Mayor should come down and accept their representation. They also went inside the office to make such demand.

5. All Hindus forgetting their posts, parties, organizations and sects, came together for the first time in Bhusaval, was the feeling expressed by many local residents. Many devout Hindus were joining the march spontaneously.

Participating dignitaries

Vice Chairman Shri. Yuvaraj Lonari, BJP municipal councilor Shri. Nirmal Kothari, Shri. Nitin Dhande of ‘Ashtabhuja Dairy’, Shri. Vishwanath Patil, former member of Zilha Parishada of Shiv Sena, Shri. Deepak Dhande, Shiv Sena’s city-Chief Shri. Mukesh Gunjal, city-convener Shri. Ramdas Savakare, advocate Manishkumar Verma, Shri. Nilesh Bhandari, Shri. Sachin Koshti, Shri. Kamalesh Bhandari, Shri. Sushil Barge, Shri. Bablu Barhate, Shri. Yogesh Bhole, Shri. Umakant Sharma, Shri. Jayant Lekurvale, Shri. Narayan Koli (Grampanchayat member, Kurhe Pan)

Participating organizations

‘Jai Shriram Group’; ‘Jai Leva Group’; Shiv Sena; Yoga Vedant Seva Samiti; Leva Samrat Group; Shrikrushna Haridham Trust; Shriram Mandir Trust, Shriramnagar; Vedimata Mandir; ‘Hoy Hinduch’ Group and many pro-Hindu organizations