Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Khadse Gratitude Ceremony Expected to Influence Maharashtra Politics
A large event will be held to honour Eknathrao Khadse’s long political career.
Khadse has been involved in Maharashtra politics for about 40 years.
Arunbhai Gujrathi said the event might affect the state’s political future.
Leaders from several political parties have been invited.
Important leaders such as Nitin Gadkari, Devendra Fadnavis and Sharad Pawar are expected to attend.
Organisers also expect thousands of Khadse supporters.
About 120 lawmakers may join the ceremony.
A religious programme called Bhagwat Saptah will happen during the same period.
A gratitude ceremony honouring Eknathrao Khadse’s four-decade political career will be held in Kothali on August 30.
Arunbhai Gujrathi said the event could give a new direction to Maharashtra’s political landscape.
Organisers have invited leaders from different parties, including Nitin Gadkari, Devendra Fadnavis, Sharad Pawar and Vinod Tawde.
Nearly 6,000 Khadse supporters and around 120 MPs and MLAs are expected to attend.
A Bhagwat Saptah will also take place in Kothali from August 26 to September 2.
- Who
- The event is being organised by the Eknathrao Khadse Amrit Mahotsav Committee, with Arunbhai Gujrathi serving as committee chairman.
- What
- A gratitude ceremony will honour Eknathrao Khadse’s four-decade political career and public contributions.
- When
- The ceremony is scheduled for August 30; the Bhagwat Saptah is scheduled from August 26 to September 2.
- Where
- Kothali in Muktainagar taluka, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The organisers want to recognise Khadse’s long political career and contribution to public life; Gujrathi said the event could influence Maharashtra politics.
- Honouree
- Eknathrao Khadse
- Ceremony date
- August 30
- Location
- Kothali, Muktainagar taluka
- Expected supporters
- Nearly 6,000 from different parts of Maharashtra
- Expected lawmakers
- Around 120 MPs and MLAs
- Additional programme
- Bhagwat Saptah from August 26 to September 2
- Organising committees
- Thirty-six committees have been formed for event arrangements