CM Devendra Fadnavis congratulates Padma awardees from Maharashtra

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday congratulated the Padma awardeesFormer Maharashtra Chief Minister Manohar Joshi and singer Pankaj Udhas have been awarded the Padma Bhushan posthumouslyChief Minister Fadnavis expressed happiness over the announcement of Padma awards to calligrapher Achyut Palav former State Bank of India SBI chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya veteran actor and Maharashtra Bhushan Ashok Saraf veteran singer Ashwini BhideDeshpande Baripada Forest Guard Chaitram Pawar veteran singer Jaspinder Narula Forest Ranger Maruti Chitampalli senior flautists Ronu and Ranendra Bhanu Majumdar agriculturalist Subhash Sharma painter Vasudev Kamat and senior homeopathic specialist Dr Vilas DangreAll of them have made the region proud with their achievements They have worked tirelessly in their areas of expertise I convey my best wishes for their future endeavours he saidIn his address on the eve ofRepublic Day 2025 Chief Minister Fadnavis extended his best wishes to the people of the state and emphasisied Maharashtras pivotal role in shaping Indias future and its remarkable achievements across various sectorsIn his message Chief Minister Fadnavis highlighted the statersquos unwavering commitment to becoming a driving force for the countrys progress Maharashtra is Indias powerhouse In the near future the data centre will become the capital Our MMR Mumbai Metropolitan Region will be a global growth centre Maharashtra is a magnet for global investors and industry With all the powerhouses Maharashtra will have a unique contribution in strengthening the Indian economy he saidFadnavis also outlined the states exceptional strides in multiple fields from agriculture and irrigation to education health industry energy and infrastructureMaharashtra has done remarkably well in the fields of agriculture irrigation education health industry energy and infrastructure The state has topped the list in social justice too There is a balance between environment and climate change he saidThe Chief Minister also underscored the importance of unity and collective progress We want to increase the popularity of Maharashtra We have to unite for that We have to make our Indian Republic even stronger Lets put aside all differences and develop mutual love and harmony Let us resolve to build the best the most beautiful and the best India he stated in his addressFadnavis concluded his Republic Day 2025 message with a call to preserve the values of unity and patriotism for future generations