It is the best time of the year for the devotees of Lord Ganesha! Ganesh Chaturthi celebration preparations are underway throughout the country. However, nowhere is the Ganesh Chaturthi celebration bigger than in Mumbai. And if there is one Ganpati Pandal that is the most popular in Mumbai, it is Lalbaugcha Raja! Recently, the Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal made Anant Ambani an honourary member of their board. Here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about this interesting development.
Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal Makes Anant Ambani Honourary Member
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According to an article which was recently published by Mid-Day, this move was approved at a recent annual general body meeting of the Mandal. As per an anonymous senior member of the Mandal, the membership will be renewed every year with the approval of the General Body.
It is important to note that this is not the first time that such an honourary membership has been granted. Prior to the billionaire businessman’s son, veteran journalist Kiran Nabar was also granted a similar honourary membership. However, this is the first time since his passing that such a membership has been issued.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Why This Step Was Taken
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If reports are to go by, Anant Ambani has been involved in Mandal activities for a long time. Now, the committee has officially granted an honourary membership to the son of the billionaire businessman.
The Ambani family, too, has been a frequent visitor at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal and has been a source of unwavering support to the committee. During the coronavirus pandemic, there was a shortage of funds for charity. The Ambani family provided the needful assistance.
The manual was furnished with close to 24 dialysis machines from the Reliance Foundation. They also contributed to the Rugna Sahaya Nidhi Yojana. Given the Ambani family’s consistent support, the committee made Anant Ambani an honourary member.
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Which year was your favourite Lalbaugcha Raja Pandal? Will you visit the pandal this year as well? Let us know in the comments section below!
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