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Muslim BJP leaders celebrate Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis's birthday with prayers at Sufi shrine, distribute umbrellas among needy
Muslim BJP leaders celebrate Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis's birthday with prayers at Sufi shrine, distribute umbrellas among needy

Time of India

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  • Time of India

Muslim BJP leaders celebrate Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis's birthday with prayers at Sufi shrine, distribute umbrellas among needy

Muslim BJP leaders marked CM Devendra Fadnavis's birthday with a unique celebration, offering a chadar at Haji Ali Dargah and distributing essential items. Haji Arfat Shaikh emphasized the importance of helping the needy and promoting safety. MUMBAI: A group of Muslim BJP leaders celebrated CM Devendra Fadnavis's birthday by offering chadar at the iconic Sufi shrine Haji Ali Dargah and distributing umbrellas and helmets among the needy. BJP Transport Cell president and ex-chairman, Maharashtra State Minorities Commission, Haji Arfat Shaikh who led the "novel and compassionate" way of birthday celebrations of the CM said that, instead of wasting money on holding fabulous parties, he decided to do something for the needy and safety of the people. "We offered chadar at the Haji Ali Dargah and prayed for our CM Devendra Fadnavisji's long and happy life. We also prayed for peace and prosperity in our state and the country," said Shaikh. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai He added that umbrellas are very important in the monsoon season in Mumbai and they will help protect many poor from the torrential rains. He added that, besides hundreds of umbrellas, with BJP's symbol and flag's colour decorating them, helmets too have been distributed to many bikers. "The distribution of helmets is also to send a message about safe driving and honouring traffic rules, " he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book Your Daily Profit By 11 AM With This Superclass By Mr. Bala TradeWise Learn More Undo Vice-president of BJP Transport Cell D A Chaugle who also participated in celebrations of the CM's birthday by umbrella and helmet distribution said that such gestures go a long way in creating an atmosphere of goodwill, peace and harmony. "The desperately poor needs help from whatever way we can provide it. We were glad to see so many people turning up for the event," said Chaugle. Founder of 'Borderless Babasaheb', a think tank to popularise Dr B R Ambedkar's ideas internationally, Rajendra Jadhav, was among those who attended the event.

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