Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde jointly presided over the flagging-off ceremony for the transport of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, destined for installation in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir. The statue is a gift to the Rashtriya Rifles 41 Maratha Light Infantry Regiment, symbolizing the strong cultural ties and shared heritage between Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir, stated a report in PTI. 

In a ceremony hosted at Raj Bhavan, the governor and chief minister marked the initiation of the statue's journey to its new home. The statue was meticulously crafted at the request of the 'Aamhi Punekar Foundation' and the 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Smarak Samiti,' organizations dedicated to celebrating the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.