Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, whose party is an ally of the ruling BJP, is expected to share the stage with Prime Minister Modi at the MMRDA event.
The memorial project has been facing stiff opposition from fishermen and environmentalists, who have alleged that it would affect marine life and ecology of the Arabian Sea. The fishermen community leaders, however, decided not to protest further after meeting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who assured them that their concerns will be addressed.
For the MMRDA event, the government has sent out invitation to over 3,000 guests and dignitaries, including members of the royal family and Shivaji historians.
After the main event in Mumbai, PM Modi will leave for Pune, where he will lay the foundation stone of the Pune Metro Rail project at the Agriculture College ground there. NCP leader Sharad Pawar will share the stage with Prime Minister Modi at this event.
The government and BJP are trying to make the memorial event a success with hoardings at important places of all districts and also through campaigns in print, TV and social media.
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(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:oneindia.com)
