Archive · 10 Aug 2026
Criticism Keeps Leaders On Their Toes, Says Sanjay Shirsat
A big awards show happened in a city called Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Grown-ups gathered for the Marathwada Bhushan Awards.
A government leader named Sanjay Shirsat gave a speech.
He told everyone that being a leader is hard.
Leaders get criticized a lot, and that is okay.
He even said he feels strange when nobody criticizes him.
He believes criticism helps leaders stay sharp and do better.
Twenty-five people received awards for helping their community.
Later, journalists talked about how writing and news can help fix problems in society.
They agreed that good journalism can make the world better.
Guardian Minister Sanjay Shirsat said criticism keeps leaders on their toes, adding that he feels uncomfortable on days without criticism.
The Marathwada Bhushan Award Ceremony-2026 was held in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar alongside a regional conference and panel discussion of the Maharashtra State Journalists' Association, Marathwada Division.
Twenty-five personalities from various fields were honored with the Marathwada Bhushan Award for their significant contribution to society.
In his presidential address, Shirsat made political remarks and criticized Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, while MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar recalled his party's political upbringing from Balasaheb Thackeray with roots at Matoshree.
A session themed 'Revolution Through the Pen' stressed that journalism is a powerful instrument for raising social issues and bringing about positive change in society.
- Who
- Guardian Minister Sanjay Shirsat, MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar, Divisional Commissioner G Sreekanth, members of the Maharashtra State Journalists' Association, and 25 award recipients.
- What
- The Marathwada Bhushan Award Ceremony-2026, along with a regional conference and panel discussion organized by the Maharashtra State Journalists' Association, Marathwada Division.
- When
- Sunday, as part of the 2026 edition of the ceremony (the exact date was not specified in the article).
- Where
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To honor 25 personalities for their significant contribution to society and to discuss the changing role of journalism in bringing about positive social change.
- Event
- Marathwada Bhushan Award Ceremony-2026
- Location
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Award recipients
- 25 personalities from various fields
- Organized with
- Regional conference and panel discussion of the Maharashtra State Journalists' Association, Marathwada Division
- Presidential address
- Guardian Minister Sanjay Shirsat
- Second session theme
- Revolution Through the Pen
- Political criticism
- Shirsat criticized Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut