Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that the State Government would set up a befitting memorial for late Bal Thackeray in the metropolis, after paying his tributes the Sena chief at the “Smriti Sthal” at Dadar’s Shivaji Park in north-central Mumbai.
Fadnavis, who visited the “Smriti Sthal” on the occasion of the second death anniversary of late Thackeray, paid his homage to the departed Sena chief at the “Smriti Sthal” and interacted with Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, who was present at the venue on the occasion.
Talking to media persons later, Fadnavis said, “late Balasaheb was a father figure to all of us. He will continue to inspire all of us for years to come. He was a radiant personality. The State Government has decided to set up a befitting memorial for late Balasaheb in Mumbai. For the purpose, we have appointed a high-level committee under the chairmanship of the chief secretary who interact with Uddhav, Sena and other political parties to decide on the nature of the memorial to be set for late Sena chief in the city”.