Thane, March 19 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde participated in the Gudi Padwa celebration in Thane, Maharashtra, on Thursday. Addressing the media, he extended his wishes to everyone on the occassion.

Speaking to ANI, he said, "I extend Gudi Padwa, Hindu New Year greetings to all...May this new year be one of happiness, prosperity, joy, and scaling new heights, may it be a journey from resolve to fulfilment..."

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also joined thousands of residents in Nagpur for the grand 'Gudi Padwa Shobha Yatra' on Thursady organised to mark the occasion. Addressing the gathering, he extended greetings to citizens across the country.

Fadnavis said, "This is the auspicious dawn of the Hindu...