Nagpur, 02 Mar

(HS): The contribution of all former mayors, irrespective of their political affiliation,

in the development of Nagpur is worth appreciating. The rich culture and history of

Nagpur and Nagpur Municipal Corporation should be preserved, said Union

Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Gadkari was

speaking during a function to mark 75th foundation day of Nagpur

Municipal Corporation on Monday. Mayor Neeta Thakre was in the chair. Former

Mayors and Deputy Mayors were felicitated on the occasion. Padma Shri awardee

homoeopath Dr Vilas Dangre was also felicitated.

Legislators

Sandip Joshi, Pravin Datke, Mohan Mate, Krishna Khopde, Vikas Thakre, Deputy

Mayor Leela Hathibed, former legislators Vikas Kumbhare, former mayors

Dayashankat Tiwari, Kunda Vijaykar, Additional Commissioner Vasumana Pant,

Additional Commissioner Vaishnavi B were present.

Neeta Thakre said

that she is duty-bound to fulfil the expectations of people of Nagpur. Development

of the city is to in her priority list. Her plans can be implemented with the

support of experience of all former mayors and other office bearers.

Municipal

Commissioner Dr Abhijit Chaudhari made introductory remarks. Former Mayor

Dayashankar Tiwari and recalled contributions by every former mayor. Vikas

Thakre also expressed his views on the occasion.

At the outset the

statue of the first Mayor Bar Sheshrao Wankhede was garlanded. A two-minute silence

was observed to pay tributes to departed souls in explosive factory in Nagpur

on Suday.

NMC PRO Manish

Soni conducted the proceedings. Deputy Commissioner Mangesh Khawle proposed a

vote of thanks.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar