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Sanjay Raut Links Thane Dahi Handi To Assembly Ambitions
Sanjay Raut went to a large Dahi Handi celebration in Thane.
Dahi Handi teams make human pyramids to break a hanging pot.
Thousands of people and Govinda groups attended the event.
Raut praised their courage and teamwork.
He said this teamwork could also help his party in politics.
He told the groups to build similar pyramids to reach the Legislative Assembly.
He connected Thane with the legacies of Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe.
The event was held at Jambli Naka on September 5, 2026.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut attended the Maha Dahi Handi festival at Jambli Naka in Thane on September 5, 2026.
The event was organised by Anand Charitable Trust and drew thousands of residents and Govinda troupes.
Raut praised the participants’ enthusiasm, unity and determination during the celebrations.
He compared human pyramids with political mobilisation and urged Govindas to reach the Legislative Assembly.
Raut also said Thane’s connection with Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe remained unchanged.
- Who
- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, Govinda troupes and residents of Thane.
- What
- Raut attended the Maha Dahi Handi festival and urged Govindas to use their unity to pursue political goals.
- Where
- Jambli Naka, Thane, Maharashtra.
- When
- September 5, 2026, Saturday evening.
- Why
- Raut used the human pyramids as a comparison for political mobilisation and reaching the Legislative Assembly.
Key facts
- Event
- Maha Dahi Handi festival
- Location
- Jambli Naka, Thane
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Organiser
- Anand Charitable Trust
- Speaker
- Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP
- Main message
- Raut urged Govindas to build political unity and reach the Legislative Assembly
- Attendance
- Thousands of residents and participating Govinda troupes
Quotes
Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP addressing the Maha Dahi Handi gathering in Thane
“I take immense pride in witnessing the vibrant atmosphere here today. In this city of Hindutvahridaydsamrat Balasaheb Thackeray and Dharmaveer Anand Dighe, the enthusiasm of the Govindas and citizens is unprecedented. The grit and unity you display today must carry forward—we have to build similar human pyramids and scale our way directly to the Legislative Assembly.”
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“I did not tour Mumbai today, but seeing the remarkable celebration and meticulous arrangements in Thane fills me with joy. Thane city belonged to Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe yesterday, and it belongs to them today as well.”
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