Politicians have used many festivals to advertise themselves, and this Dahi Handi was no different. It was almost as if election fever was in the air as much as festive fervour, as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in a first of sorts, paid a visit several Dahi Handi events to make his presence felt before the upcoming polls.

Thane, on the other hand, witnessed Swami Pratishthan and Bharatiya Mathadi Kamgar Sangh president Shivaji Patil announcing huge cash prizes for Govinda troupes. Also, 120 people suffered minor injuries and one youth died during the celebrations.