Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Maharashtra Minister's Emotional Homecoming to Family Home
Imagine a grown-up going back to the house where they were born!
That's what happened with Maharashtra's Tourism Minister, Shambhuraj Desai.
After 55 years, he moved back into 'Meghdoot,' his childhood home.
It was a very emotional moment, especially since it was also his mother's birthday.
The house was once home to his grandfather, a well-known leader.
The government, including the Chief Minister, helped make this happen.
The minister was so happy that he shared pictures and thanked everyone.
Maharashtra's Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai returned to his childhood home, 'Meghdoot,' after 55 years.
The homecoming coincided with a Grihapravesh ceremony, and his mother's birthday.
The 'Meghdoot' bungalow was the former residence of Loknete Balasaheb Desai, Shambhuraj's grandfather.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde allotted the bungalow to Desai.
Desai met with CM Fadnavis to express gratitude and shared photos on social media.
- Who
- Shambhuraj Desai (Tourism Minister), Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
- What
- Maharashtra's Tourism Minister, Shambhuraj Desai, returned to and moved into the 'Meghdoot' bungalow.
- When
- Sunday (Grihapravesh ceremony), and Monday (meeting with CM)
- Where
- Meghdoot bungalow, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To move back into his childhood home after being allotted the same bungalow by the government and the special moment was amplified by the coincidence of his mother's birthday.
- Minister
- Shambhuraj Desai
- Portfolio
- Tourism
- Bungalow Name
- Meghdoot
- Former Resident
- Loknete Balasaheb Desai
- Event
- Grihapravesh (Housewarming) & Mother's Birthday