Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde attends 'Autofest-2025' in Thane

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde attended the threeday Autofest2025 in Thane where he reflected on his early days as an autorickshaw driver before entering politics reported ANIThe event featured a stunning display of vintage cars and bikes which Shinde praised during his visit on SundayThe Deputy CM shared his thoughts on a social media post saying This time I not only drove the autorickshaw the vehicle in which I started my life but also took a nice ride on a Riveco Pure GTI bike and a vintage carDuring his visit Shinde rode and admired several vehicles including an orange superbikeEvery year this event showcases an incredible variety of vintage cars and bikes Visitors get to see everything from Rolls Royce to superbikes These vehicles collectively worth over Rs 1000 crore are made available for public viewing Shinde said while addressing car enthusiasts reported ANIHe highlighted the historical significance of the vehicles pointing out a 1903 vintage car in the collection and comparing it to newer models emphasizing the evolution and connection between themThe Autofest organized by Raymond in collaboration with the Super Car Club Garage SCCG marked the centenary celebration of Raymonds operations in Thane Gautam Singhania Managing Director of Raymond was also present at the eventAttended the Autofest2025 auto car festival jointly organized by Raymond Company and Super Club to celebrate the centenary of the Raymond Company in the city and enjoyed seeing many antique twowheelers and fourwheelers I also enjoyed riding the Riveco Pure GTI bike on the occasion Shinde said in a post on XThe event saw participation from several dignitaries including Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik former corporator Purvesh Sarnaik antique vehicle owners and numerous car enthusiastsThe Transport Minister and Raymond MD were seen riding alongside Shinde in a black vintage car during the eventThe Autofest featured around 700 vehicles and was held from January 10 to January 12 at JK Gram ThaneState has shown which Shiv Sena is real Eknath Shinde on Shiv Sena UBT workers joining Shiv SenaFollowing the recent switch of several Shiv Sena UBT workers to Shiv Sena Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde claimed that the state has already shown which Shiv Sena is the real one and accused Shiv Sena UBT of betraying the ideology of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb ThackerayWith inputs from ANI