Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray met Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at ‘Nandanvan’ in Mumbai. They focused on preserving historical structures and Mumbai’s heritage architecture. During the visit, they discussed vintage photographs of the city’s landmarks displayed at the residence.
Deputy Chief Minister Shinde and his son, Dr. Shrikant Shinde, engaged with Raj Thackeray during the meeting. Thackeray shared memories and historical anecdotes related to the landmarks in the photographs. The discussions also included Mumbai’s heritage photography and architectural conservation efforts.
The Deputy Chief Minister’s Office stated that policies to preserve and promote heritage-style infrastructure in Mumbai were highlighted. ‘Nandanvan,’ the official residence of Deputy Chief Minister Shinde, is itself a property of historical and architectural significance. Thackeray examined rare photographs within the premises and discussed their historical importance.
Deputy Chief Minister Shinde informed Thackeray about policy measures introduced during his tenure to encourage heritage-style construction. Thackeray appreciated the preservation of historical elements at the residence and the focus on maintaining Mumbai’s architectural heritage. The meeting marked the first interaction between Shinde and Thackeray after their political differences during the recent BMC elections.
