Maharashtra govt to observe 'Bal Thackeray Jayanti' on January 23

The Maharashtra government will officially observe the birth anniversary of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray as 'Bal Thackeray Jayanti' on January 23.

The Maharashtra government will officially observe the birth anniversary of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on January 23 this year.

As per the circular issued by the Maharashtra government on December 31, 2021, 'Bal Thackeray Jayanti' will now be officially observed in Maharashtra on January 23. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s grandfather, Keshav Seetaram alias Prabodhankar Thackeray’s birth anniversary will also be observed on September 17.