On the occasion of 75th Independence Day, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde hoisted the Tricolour at Mantralaya in Mumbai. Celebrations were seen across the city to observe the historical day. Pics/Shadab Khan, Satej Shinde, Sameer Abedi, Sameer Markande

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Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hoisted the flag at Mantralaya on Monday morning. Pic/Official Twitter handle
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The government is committed to extending the benefits of reservation to the OBCs, Maratha and Dhangar communities, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said after hoisting the national flag at the state secretariat. Pic/Sameer Abedi

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On the occasion of Independence Day, Uddhav Thackeray hoisted the tricolour at Sena Bhavan in Dadar. Pic/Official Twitter handle
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BJP leader Ashish Shelar hoisted the national flag at Bandra Sea link Promenade this morning with BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde on Monday. Pic/Shadab Khan

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BEST General Manager Lokesh Chandra hoisted the national flag at the BEST Colaba headquarters.
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CM Eknath Shinde at launch Startup and Innovation Yatra. Pic/Official Twitter handle

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Children pose for a picture during `Gharoghari Tiranga` campaign in Mumbai. Pic/Sameer Markande
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Students from Al Kalam School celebrate 75th Independence Day at Dharavi in Mumbai. Pic/Shadab Khan
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The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was shifted onto a raft on Sunday afternoon after delays since morning due to high tide and technical challenges, with final immersion, delayed by several hours, expected to take place around 11 pm, officials said.