ABOUT SMARAK

The towering personality of Hinduhruday Samrat Shivsena chief Balasaheb Thackeray is revered and respected not only by the people of Maharashtra but by the whole nation as well. His aspirations, actions and philosophy receive great honour and pride by the masses. So giving respect to the wish of masses to immortalize such a multidimensional and versatile personality in the form of a memorial is being fulfilled

On December 27, 2016 the then chief minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis issued an order in this respect. A trust has been formed under the chairmanship of Shri. Uddhavji Thackeray and it is duly registered. Shri. Uddhavji Thackeray is striving hard to make this memorial magnificent. In order to accomplish it in perfect versatility he has appealed to the people who have love, respect, and reverence for Balasaheb to convey their ideas and memories.

Shri. Uddhavji Thackeray heartily wishes that the memorial be erected in accordance with public wishes and concepts. This memorial comprises reminiscences of Balasaheb, valuable possessions of Balasaheb, his correspondence with his friends and acquaintances, his innovative cartoons and illustrations, editorials, articles and his journalistic literature. All these aspects reveal Balasaheb’s multifaceted persona.

Balasaheb was the leader of masses. The commonest of the common wishes his contribution to this mission. It is heartily welcome. The trust has commenced a membership drive for this. By going through a proper channel, membership can be obtained. The valuable cooperation and support of his innumerable followers will accelerate this work and this noble task will be accomplished within proposed time.