Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde kicked off the Holi 2025 festivities with his grandson Rudransh and other family members. The celebrations at his residence were also attended by his staff, police personnel, and media representatives. (PICS/Eknath Shinde’s office)
Updated On: 2025-03-14 02:32 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
In a post of social media platform X, Shinde extended his Holi wishes to the people of the state. "Let's go colorful now. Let the waves of money rise endlessly... Dispelling sadness and disappointment. Let's celebrate the seven colors today...On the occasion of the Dhulivandan festival, I celebrated the festival of Dhuli Vandana with my family at my residence in #tthaanne today by throwing natural colors", Eknath Shinde's 'X' post caption read.
Away from politics, the Deputy CM was seen in a relaxed mood, enjoying the festivities
Shinde's wife Lata, son Shrikant, and daughter-in-law Vrushali, also joined in the festivities at their Thane home
The Deputy CM has appealed to citizens to use eco-friendly colours to celebrate Holi
Shinde with son, Dr Shrikant, who is a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Kalyan
The Deputy CM also smeared the Holi colours on the faces of his staff members
Shinde was seen playfully spraying a water gun at a staff member during the celebrations
"Holi is being celebrated with great enthusiasm... We have been showering happiness for the last two and a half years in Maharashtra. Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, and I are working to make the state happier. I extend my best wishes to PM Modi and HM Amit Shah; I have also extended my greetings to them on the phone...", Shinde said while speaking to reporters
