Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Nitin Nabin Visits Mumbai, Honors Ajit Pawar During Ganeshotsav
BJP president Nitin Nabin visited Mumbai during the Ganeshotsav festival.
This was his first visit to Maharashtra after becoming the party’s national president.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis welcomed him.
Nabin prayed at the Siddhivinayak Temple and at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal.
He also prayed at the Ganesha shrine in Fadnavis’s home.
Nabin visited Sunetra Pawar’s home and paid respects to her late husband, Ajit Pawar.
He said he wanted blessings for Maharashtra and India’s progress.
Thousands of devotees were visiting Mumbai’s Ganesh temples and pandals.
BJP National President Nitin Nabin visited Mumbai on September 16, 2026, for Ganeshotsav celebrations.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and BJP leaders welcomed Nabin during his first Maharashtra visit since becoming party president.
Nabin offered prayers at Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, Lalbaugcha Raja, and the Ganesh shrine at Fadnavis’s residence.
Nabin visited Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar’s Devagiri residence and paid floral tribute to late Ajit Pawar.
Nabin said he prayed for the welfare and development of Maharashtra and India, while Fadnavis said the visit would encourage party workers and devotees.
- Who
- BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, and other BJP leaders.
- What
- Nabin visited Mumbai for Ganeshotsav, offered prayers, and paid tribute to late Ajit Pawar.
- When
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
- Where
- Mumbai, including Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, Lalbaugcha Raja, Fadnavis’s residence, and Sunetra Pawar’s Devagiri residence.
- Why
- To participate in Ganeshotsav, seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings, pray for Maharashtra and India’s development, and pay respects to Ajit Pawar.
- Visitor
- Nitin Nabin, BJP National President
- Date
- September 16, 2026
- Occasion
- Ganeshotsav celebrations
- Religious visits
- Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, Lalbaugcha Raja, and the Ganesha shrine at Devendra Fadnavis’s residence
- Tribute
- Nabin offered flowers to a portrait of late Ajit Pawar at Sunetra Pawar’s Devagiri residence
- Hosts and companions
- Devendra Fadnavis and other BJP leaders accompanied or welcomed Nabin during parts of the visit
- Stated prayer
- Nabin prayed for the welfare, development, and progress of Maharashtra and India
