HJS successful drive on the occasion of ‘Shivapratap Din’ at Mumbai and Thane

Mumbai : Margasheersha Shukla 7 was the day on which Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had slain malicious Afzal Khan. This year on 12th December, the incident completed 350 years. To commend this extraordinary bravery, HJS had organized programs at various places in Mumbai and Thane like Mulund (East)- near railway station, Bhandup (West) at Library for senior citizens, Sunil Gavaskar Ground at Belapur (Sector-8), Dadar (East) near ‘Kailas Lassi’ shop, ‘Malpa Dongri’ area in Andheri (East) and ‘Kshetrapal Mahadev Temple’ Hall, Vasai (W). People were enlightened on the issues and signature drive was also undertaken. About 100 members of HJS took part in the programs held at 6 places in Mumbai. Many citizens extended good response. A demand was made to the Government to come out with a postal stamp and coin with picture of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for which a representation has been prepared by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS).

This representation was signed by 1400 patriotic citizens. A copy of the representation will be sent to the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister. Members of HJS, Shri. Abhay Jagatap of Bajarang Dal and Shri. Yogesh Ilawadekar of Hindu Mahasabha explained to the people the importance of ‘Shiva-pratap Din’.

The Congress Government has minted a coin of a so-called Christian Saint Alphonso of the denomination Rs. 5/- rather than our Saints; but it has not ever thought of bringing out coins with pictures of Shivaji Maharaj and some great national heroes. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj exhibited to the whole world, how terrorism is to be wiped out. The Government should at least remember that valour and pay due respect to Chhatrapati Shivaraya, is the demand of HJS.