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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis engages Gen Z in 4,000‑drum cultural showcase
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 09:32 PM
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met a large group of Gen Z participants for a massive drum and tash performance involving around 4,000 musicians, highlighting youth outreach in Maharashtra.
Mumbai, Maharashtra – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a public interaction with members of Generation Z, culminating in a coordinated performance of roughly 4,000 drummers and tash players. The event, organized by the state cultural department, aimed to bridge the gap between young citizens and the government by showcasing traditional Maharashtrian music on a large scale.
The young participants, many from colleges and community groups, were briefed on the significance of the "ढोल‑ताशा महावादन" and then took part in a synchronized display that filled the venue with rhythmic beats. Fadnavis praised the enthusiasm of the youth, stating that such cultural initiatives strengthen social cohesion and encourage active citizenship.
Officials noted that the gathering also served as a platform for the government to convey upcoming youth‑focused schemes, though specific policy details were not disclosed during the event. The performance concluded with a collective chant of "Jai Maharashtra," underscoring regional pride.
The event received coverage across regional media, highlighting both the scale of the musical undertaking and the political leadership's effort to engage younger demographics directly.
The young participants, many from colleges and community groups, were briefed on the significance of the "ढोल‑ताशा महावादन" and then took part in a synchronized display that filled the venue with rhythmic beats. Fadnavis praised the enthusiasm of the youth, stating that such cultural initiatives strengthen social cohesion and encourage active citizenship.
Officials noted that the gathering also served as a platform for the government to convey upcoming youth‑focused schemes, though specific policy details were not disclosed during the event. The performance concluded with a collective chant of "Jai Maharashtra," underscoring regional pride.
The event received coverage across regional media, highlighting both the scale of the musical undertaking and the political leadership's effort to engage younger demographics directly.