Maharashtra CM inaugurates statues of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule

Hailing the contribution of Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, the Chief Minister stated that people must follow their ideals.

"We must follow the ideals of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule. They faced a lot of problems but they did not leave their work. We are lucky that such people were born in our Maharashtra," said CM Shinde.

He further stated that the current state government in Maharashtra said that their focus is not just on infrastructure but also on attaining social unity through inclusive development.

"Our government is the people's government. We do not only focus on infrastructure but also social unity because the progress of society happens only through inclusive development," he said.

The Chief Minister stated that taking inspiration from social activist Savitribai Phule, the Maharashtra government has taken initiatives that can help women become self-reliant and attain self-respect.

"The government bears the expenses so that daughters become doctors and engineers. We have brought 'Ladli Behan Yojana' so that women become self-reliant and get self-respect. We have got this inspiration from Savitribai Phule," he added.

Earlier in the day, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Viviana Mall in Thane to watch the Marathi film 'Dharmaveer 2' along with the actors of the movie.

The film 'Dharmaveer 2' is based on the life of the late Shiv Sena leader Dharamveer Anand Dighe, who was CM Shinde's political mentor.

Earlier in July, actor and producer Bobby Deol unveiled the poster of the film 'Dharmaveer 2' alongside Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde and the film's cast and crew in Mumbai. (ANI)