Maharashtra State Song filled the air in Davos yesterday as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived to attend the World Economic Forum. The Marathi community in Switzerland welcomed him with great enthusiasm, bringing alive the spirit of Maharashtra through traditional attire, customs, and cultural expressions, a release said.
Chief Minister arrived in Zurich earlier in the day for his five-day visit. Mr Fadnavis expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the community for their gracious and spirited reception. The welcome programme was organised by Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal, Switzerland.
India’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Mridul Kumar, formally received the Chief Minister, while Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu also met him to extend their congratulations on the recent sweeping victory in Maharashtra’s municipal elections.
In his welcome address, Chief Minister Fadnavis spoke about the State Government’s initiative to establish the Maha-NRI Forum. He further said that this platform aims to strengthen ties with the global Marathi diaspora while uplifting the shared values of Swadesh (homeland), Swadharma (values), and Swabhasha (language) to new heights.
He further said that we are now embarking on ambitious and concrete plans for Mumbai’s development. In the next five years, our Mumbai will stand among the most advanced urban centres globally, surpassing even the capitals of developed nations,” said Fadnavis.
Highlighting the hardships and efforts to establish in a foreign land, Fadnavis said that Maharashtrians have made their mark across the globe. The Marathi community is progressing with distinction. Their identity is built on hard work and trustworthiness qualities that inspire pride in all of us.” He said.
