The Thackeray camp, in the party mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ editorial titled ‘Vada-Pav Zindabad’, termed ‘Vada-Pav’ a symbol of Marathi identity and an economic lifeline for thousands, while accusing the state government of failing to protect Maharashtra`s industries

A festive Maharashtrian delicacy, Gul Poli is a sweet flatbread made with jaggery, sesame seeds, coconut and gram flour. Traditionally prepared during Makar Sankranti, this wholesome recipe blends slow-roasted ingredients into a rich stuffing, sealed between wheat puris and roasted gently in ghee for a warm, celebratory treat