A large number of foreign nationals will also participate this year, including America, England and Sri Lanka –
Pune: Lakhs of Ambedkari followers come to Bhima Koregaon every year on January 1 to pay their respects to the Victory Pillar. President of Koregaon Bhima Vijay Ranastambha Seva Sangh, Sarjerao Waghmare has said that the sarpanch of Koregaon Bhima, Perne village, heads of all parties, organizations and followers of the village will welcome them in a grand manner. Everyone who comes will be welcomed with roses. Also, they are going to welcome you by placing welcome arches at various places.
The villagers will help and support the followers in various ways and this year a large number of villagers from Koregaon Bhima area and Citizens will participate in large numbers. Also, like every year, this year too, every party leader and organization leader who comes to pay homage to Jayastambha on behalf of Koregaon Bhima Vijay Stambha Seva Sangh will be honored with a badge of honour. Moreover, on behalf of Koregaon Bhima Vijay Jayastambh Seva Sangh, planning will be done to give proper space to the stall holders. By the way Hon. A decision will be taken soon after discussion with Mr. Rajesh Deshmukh, Collector Pune and concerned officials. This year, for the first time, two selfie points of replica Jayastambh will be created on the east and west sides by the Koregaon Bhima Vijay Ranastambh Seva Sangh. Followers should take advantage of it. Along with that, on behalf of Koregaon Bhima Vijay Ranastambha Seva Sangh, the history and information board of Koregaon Bhima Jayastambha will be installed at certain places with the permission of the government.
31 December from 8 to 11 pm Buddha Dhamma and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Mahatma Phule, Shahu Maharaj, Dr. The program will be on enlightenment of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s thought. At 12 o’clock in the night, like every year, the victory festival will be celebrated by bursting firecrackers. Later community Buddha Vandana will be conducted in the presence of Bhante Jnyanjyoti and dignitaries. Dhamma Desana program by Bhante Gyanjyoti after 12 will continue till 5 AM on 1 January 2024. Morning Buddha Vandana will be conducted on behalf of Indian Buddhist Mahasabha and Committee. “Shaurya Pahat” program will be held on behalf of the Republican Sena’s Maharashtra President Vivek Bansode and Republican Workers’ Alliance President Yuvraj Bansode at 6 am. It will be inaugurated by Sarsenani Anandraj Ambedkar. In the morning, thousands of soldiers from Maharashtra of Retired Mahar Regiment will pay their respects to Jayastambha. Every year on 2 December 2024
Cleanliness campaign will be carried out in Jai Stambha area. Sarpanch of Perne Gram Panchayat and Koregaon Gram Panchayat will be present in this. Sarjerao Waghmare has appealed to the followers to take advantage of the Koregaon Bhima Vijay Ranastambh Seva Sangh, which will provide accommodation and food for thousands of followers who come to pay their respects from December 26 to December 31. It is estimated that approximately 2.5 lakh people will come from all over the country to pay homage to the Jayastambha this year, and the administration and the Koregaon Bhima Vijay Ranastambha Seva Sangh and all the Ambedkari party organizations are working together to provide civic facilities to the citizens. In this press conference Sarjerao Waghmare President, Korgaon Bhima Sarpanch Vikram Gavane, as well as Perne Village Sarpanch Mrs. Ushatai Valke, Sameer Jadhav and Nilesh Gaikwad were also present.
