Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Honors Koregaon Bhima Battle Anniversary
On January 1, 2026, many people gathered at the Jaystambh in Perne village to remember the Koregaon Bhima battle that happened 208 years ago.
This battle was fought between the British East India Company and the Peshwa faction of the Maratha Confederacy.
Leaders like Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and VBA Chief Prakash Ambedkar were there to pay their respects.
The battle is important because it was a victory against caste oppression.
There were many security measures to keep everyone safe.
Unfortunately, a tempo carrying people to the event overturned, injuring 15 people, including women and children.
Everyone was taken to the hospital, and no one died, but some people are still in critical condition.
The leaders also talked about upcoming elections and alliances with other political parties.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and VBA Chief Prakash Ambedkar paid tributes at the Jaystambh on the 208th anniversary of the Koregaon Bhima battle.
The battle was fought on January 1, 1818, between the British East India Company and the Peshwa faction of the Maratha Confederacy.
Elaborate security arrangements were made around the memorial to ensure safety.
A pickup tempo carrying followers to Bhima Koregaon overturned near Alandi, injuring 15 people, including women and children.
The injured were identified and taken to a private hospital for treatment, with some in critical condition.
- Who
- Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, VBA Chief Prakash Ambedkar, and other leaders, along with 15 injured passengers
- What
- Paid tributes at the Jaystambh on the 208th anniversary of the Koregaon Bhima battle; a tempo overturned injuring 15 people
- When
- January 1, 2026 (208th anniversary of the battle fought on January 1, 1818)
- Where
- Jaystambh, Perne village, Pune-Ahilyanagar road; accident near Raven Cable Company, Alandi
- Why
- To honor the victory against caste oppression and the historical significance of the battle
- Event
- 208th anniversary of the Koregaon Bhima battle
- Date of Battle
- January 1, 1818
- Location
- Jaystambh, Perne village, Pune-Ahilyanagar road
- Key Attendees
- Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, VBA Chief Prakash Ambedkar
- Security
- Elaborate security arrangements
- Historical Significance
- Victory against caste oppression
- Previous Incident
- Violence on 200th anniversary in 2018
- Accident Details
- 15 injured in tempo overturn near Alandi
- Injured List
- Pratik Bagare, Vachhala Waghmare, Shalini Kamble, Raosaheb Gawande, Ramabai Chawre, Pooja Lavande, Dilip Kamble, Dinesh Kamble, Alka Kamble, Anil Gund, Prashant Pawar, Prabhakar Sonule, Pragya Sonule, Prem Kamble, Digambar Waghmare
Sources
Pune: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, VBA Chief Prakash Ambedkar Pay Tributes At Koregaon Bhima War Memorial On 208th Anniversary
Pune VIDEOS: Lakhs Gather At Jaystambh To Commemorate Battle Of Bhima Koregaon
Pune: Pickup Tempo Overturns Heading To Bhima Koregaon; 15 Injured, Including Women And Children
From Kalyan-Dombivli to Bhiwandi: BJP and Shiv Sena candidates win key wards uncontested before polls
Pune Civic Polls: NCP-SP Candidates Stage Upside-Down Protest After Ticket Denial - VIDEO
