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BJP marks 38th foundation day with party workers at MMRDA grounds
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BJP workers gathered at Bandra-Kurla Complex for the party’s 38th foundation day on Friday. (satyabrata tripathy/ht photo)
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Cops assemble outside MMRDA grounds. While the party holds foundation day celebrations every year, this show, a year ahead of the polls, was aimed at showcasing its growth in the past four years and energising its cadre. (satyabrata tripathy/HT photo)
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A large crowd gathers outside the venue. (Satyabrata Tripathy /HT Photo)
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The BJP had organised 28 special trains, 50,000 buses and jeeps to get workers into the city. (Bhushan Koyande/HT photo)
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With workers arriving in hoards, the Western Express highway and BKC experienced heavy traffic snarls. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
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Lakhs of workers arrived at the venue. Many said that they were happy with the facilities available, which included snacks, water bottles, newspapers and proper seating arrangements.
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Heaps of cardboard boxes lie near the free food stall at the venue. (satyabrata tripathy/htphoto)
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Workers from Beed idstrict were agitated, as they felt that late BJP leader Gopinath Munde’s posters should have also been displayed. (satyabrata tripathy/HT PHOTO)
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Celebrations in full swing at MMRDA grounds. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
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Workers were pleased as the party had arranged for special trains so that they could travel to the venue for free. (satyabrata tripathy/ht photo)
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Chief minister Devedra Fadnavis (third from left, seated) shares the stage with other BJP leaders. (Satish Bate/ht photo)
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Workers collect food from the free food stall at MMRDA grounds. (bhushan koyande/ht photo)
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Amit Shelar, BJP Mumbai chief pointed out how the BJP rally today was one of the biggest gathering of supporters. (Satish Bate/ht photo)
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BJP leaders (L-R) Raosaheb Danve, Devendra Fadnavis, Amit Shah,and Nitin Gadkari are welcomed with a garland. (Satish Bate/ht photo)
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