Prayers, social initiatives lead Gadkari's birthday celebrations
Nagpur: From blood donation drives to fruit distribution and special prayers, BJP members and citizens came together in various parts of the city to honour Union minister Nitin Gadkari and wish him a long life on his birthday which was celebrated on Tuesday.
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The spiritual highlight was the Mahamrityunjaya Jap, held from 11am to 2pm at Shiv Mandir in Shukla Nagar, Hawarapeth. The chanting of prayers, organized to pray for Gadkari's good health and longevity, was attended by BJP's office bearers. The high footfall at the programme underlined the minister's deep local connection and widespread respect.
Simultaneously, blood donation camps were organized in all the six assembly constituencies of the city, with additional drives taking place at smaller centres. These camps saw enthusiastic participation from party workers and volunteers
Adding a humanitarian touch to the celebrations, the Scheduled Caste Morcha of the BJP's Nagpur city unit distributed fruits to patients at a private hospital. The programme led by city BJP chief Dayashankar Tiwari saw participation from several prominent party figures and office bearers. Notable attendees included state SC/ST commission vice-president advocate Dharampal Meshram, former deputy mayor Sandeep Jadhav and several other senior leaders and grass roots workers.
The celebrations were not just symbolic but action-oriented, reflecting Gadkari's image as a people-focused leader.
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