Sambhaji Chhatrapati claims Shivaji Maharaj’s followers stopped from visiting Pune fort

By PTI

MUMBAI: Sambhaji Raje Chhatrapati, a member of the previous Maratha royal household of Kolhapur, on Sunday claimed police stopped Shivaji Maharaj’s followers from going to the Shivneri Fort in Pune, on the event of the warrior king’s delivery anniversary, in view of the go to of some VIPs.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who visited the fort together with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, mentioned they’d take steps in order that the followers of Shivaji Maharaj don’t face any hurdles whereas visiting the Shivneri Fort subsequent yr.

Shivaji Maharaj was born on the Shivneri Fort in 1630.

Former Rajya Sabha member Sambhaji Chhatrapati, who couldn’t attend the official perform on the Shivneri Fort on Sunday, claimed a number of ‘Shiv bhakts’ had been stopped by police within the wake of the go to of some VIPs to the fort.

Addressing a gathering on the fort, he mentioned, “When I was near the fort, some Shiv bhakts approached me and complained of police restricting them from visiting the fort. They told me that police were objecting to their visit, citing crowding which may lead to an untoward incident such as stampede. This is highly unfair. The followers of Shiv bhakts should not face any discrimination when it comes to visiting the Shivneri Fort. Had I gone ahead, people would have followed me and this could have led to a stampede,” he added.

CM Shinde whereas addressing a perform on the Shivaji Jayanti mentioned he has heard Sambhaji Chhatrapati’s feedback. “We will take necessary steps so that people do not face any hurdles next year when it comes to visiting the Shivneri Fort,” he mentioned.

Deputy CM Fadnavis additionally mentioned there will likely be higher preparations subsequent yr to handle the group correctly. “We will soon hold a meeting on this,” he mentioned.

Nationalist Congress Party Lok Sabha member Amol Kolhe, in whose constituency the Shivneri Fort is situated, mentioned there must be a everlasting “saffron flag” hoisted on the Shivneri Fort.

“I am starting a ‘Bhagwa Janeev’ agitation, which is aimed at sensitising people about this demand. Hoisting a flag on the fort should not face any kind of objection,” he mentioned.

MUMBAI: Sambhaji Raje Chhatrapati, a member of the previous Maratha royal household of Kolhapur, on Sunday claimed police stopped Shivaji Maharaj’s followers from going to the Shivneri Fort in Pune, on the event of the warrior king’s delivery anniversary, in view of the go to of some VIPs.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who visited the fort together with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, mentioned they’d take steps in order that the followers of Shivaji Maharaj don’t face any hurdles whereas visiting the Shivneri Fort subsequent yr.

Shivaji Maharaj was born on the Shivneri Fort in 1630.

Former Rajya Sabha member Sambhaji Chhatrapati, who couldn’t attend the official perform on the Shivneri Fort on Sunday, claimed a number of ‘Shiv bhakts’ had been stopped by police within the wake of the go to of some VIPs to the fort.

Addressing a gathering on the fort, he mentioned, “When I was near the fort, some Shiv bhakts approached me and complained of police restricting them from visiting the fort. They told me that police were objecting to their visit, citing crowding which may lead to an untoward incident such as stampede. This is highly unfair. The followers of Shiv bhakts should not face any discrimination when it comes to visiting the Shivneri Fort. Had I gone ahead, people would have followed me and this could have led to a stampede,” he added.

CM Shinde whereas addressing a perform on the Shivaji Jayanti mentioned he has heard Sambhaji Chhatrapati’s feedback. “We will take necessary steps so that people do not face any hurdles next year when it comes to visiting the Shivneri Fort,” he mentioned.

Deputy CM Fadnavis additionally mentioned there will likely be higher preparations subsequent yr to handle the group correctly. “We will soon hold a meeting on this,” he mentioned.

Nationalist Congress Party Lok Sabha member Amol Kolhe, in whose constituency the Shivneri Fort is situated, mentioned there must be a everlasting “saffron flag” hoisted on the Shivneri Fort.

“I am starting a ‘Bhagwa Janeev’ agitation, which is aimed at sensitising people about this demand. Hoisting a flag on the fort should not face any kind of objection,” he mentioned.