For a change, Vidhan Bhavan sported a festive look for the grand felicitation of Mumbaikars Sharma, Yadav, Dube and Jaiswal as ministers, elected representatives, government officials and staff queued up to welcome them and get a first look.
They received a standing ovation at the Central Hall of Vidhan Bhavan amidst slogans like "Bharat Mata ki Jai", "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai", "Rohit Sharmacha Vijay Aso", "Bharatiya Cricket Sanghacha Vijay Aso".
They were felicitated in the presence of Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, Council Vice President Neelam Gorhe, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, Sports Minister, Sanjay Bansode, and Opposition Leader, Ambadas Danve. and BCI treasurer Ashish Shelar.
Sharma, Yadav, Dube and Jaiswal received the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and moments.
Rohit spoke in Marathi and told those present that the victory was possible due to teamwork. “The 11-year wait to win the World Cup is finally over. There were solid players on the team. We had played to win the World Cup. It was won not only by me but by all the players on the team,” he said to applause.
He also thanked Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the felicitation.
“After a warm welcome in Mumbai on Thursday, we felt really happy. Yesterday there was a great reception. I thank you for the congratulations today,” Rohit said.
On a happier note, Rohit praised the capture of Suryakumar Yadav. “It's good that the ball fell into Suryakumar Yadav's hand. If not, he would have later punished him.”
Rohit's comments caused laughter in the audience.
In his speech, Yadav said that he has no words to express the love and affection of Mumbaikars yesterday and also today here at Vidhan Bhavan.
“I will never forget the warm welcome and congratulations. The ball came to my hand and stayed there,” he added.
He also offered special thanks to the Chief Minister and the Mumbai Police.
Yadav concluded his speech on a positive note: “We will win the World Cup again.”
Jaiswal concluded his short speech with three words: "Namaskar, Aamchi Mumbai, Jai Maharashtra."
Dube said that he was proud to be here and ended his speech by thanking the Chief Minister.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praised the Indian cricket team, especially Sharma, Yadav, Dube and Jaiswal for their stellar performance in the World Cup.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in his address: "Maharashtra is proud of you, we are proud of you." He appealed to the Chief Minister for the development of a new stadium with capacity for one lakh people.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said it is noteworthy that every player contributed to the team's victory.
Earlier, the Chief Minister felicitated Sharma, Yadav, Dube and Jaiswal at his official residence Varsha and presented them with the Ganapati idol.
The Chief Minister also announced a special reward of Rs 11 million for the Indian cricket team on behalf of the Maharashtra government.
They received a standing ovation at the Central Hall of Vidhan Bhavan amidst slogans like "Bharat Mata ki Jai", "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai", "Rohit Sharmacha Vijay Aso", "Bharatiya Cricket Sanghacha Vijay Aso".
They were felicitated in the presence of Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, Council Vice President Neelam Gorhe, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, Sports Minister, Sanjay Bansode, and Opposition Leader, Ambadas Danve. and BCI treasurer Ashish Shelar.
Sharma, Yadav, Dube and Jaiswal received the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and moments.
Rohit spoke in Marathi and told those present that the victory was possible due to teamwork. “The 11-year wait to win the World Cup is finally over. There were solid players on the team. We had played to win the World Cup. It was won not only by me but by all the players on the team,” he said to applause.
He also thanked Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the felicitation.
“After a warm welcome in Mumbai on Thursday, we felt really happy. Yesterday there was a great reception. I thank you for the congratulations today,” Rohit said.
On a happier note, Rohit praised the capture of Suryakumar Yadav. “It's good that the ball fell into Suryakumar Yadav's hand. If not, he would have later punished him.”
Rohit's comments caused laughter in the audience.
In his speech, Yadav said that he has no words to express the love and affection of Mumbaikars yesterday and also today here at Vidhan Bhavan.
“I will never forget the warm welcome and congratulations. The ball came to my hand and stayed there,” he added.
He also offered special thanks to the Chief Minister and the Mumbai Police.
Yadav concluded his speech on a positive note: “We will win the World Cup again.”
Jaiswal concluded his short speech with three words: "Namaskar, Aamchi Mumbai, Jai Maharashtra."
Dube said that he was proud to be here and ended his speech by thanking the Chief Minister.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praised the Indian cricket team, especially Sharma, Yadav, Dube and Jaiswal for their stellar performance in the World Cup.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in his address: "Maharashtra is proud of you, we are proud of you." He appealed to the Chief Minister for the development of a new stadium with capacity for one lakh people.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said it is noteworthy that every player contributed to the team's victory.
Earlier, the Chief Minister felicitated Sharma, Yadav, Dube and Jaiswal at his official residence Varsha and presented them with the Ganapati idol.
The Chief Minister also announced a special reward of Rs 11 million for the Indian cricket team on behalf of the Maharashtra government.
