Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: 560 Bullock Carts Take Part In Rajyapal Kesari Race

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar witnessed a grand ‘Mahamahim Rajyapal Kesari’ bullock cart race on Tuesday, organized in tribute to Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade. The event, held at the base of Bhangsi Mata Gadh, drew immense enthusiasm from bullock cart aficionados both within and outside the state. With a staggering registration of 560 carts, it claimed a spot among the most prominent bullock cart races in the Marathwada region.

As dawn broke, bullock cart owners, drivers, and enthusiasts congregated at the foothills of Bhangsi Mata Gadh, eagerly awaiting the race. Thousands of citizens flocked to the venue, mesmerized by the sheer power and agility of the bullocks and the prowess of the drivers. The race comprised a total of 67 rounds, with the carts divided into 56 groups, racing for over 11 hours without a break.

The competition progressed through multiple stages, advancing to semi-finals after the first round. Eleven groups participated in the semi-finals, also successfully completing their races. Governor Haribhau Bagade, while praising the event, noted that, given the prohibition of the renowned bull 'Lakhan' in the region, a bull matching or surpassing its capabilities should be chosen for future races.

Notable dignitaries present at the event included Panchayat Samiti member Sarjerao Chavan, who organized the competition, along with Governor Bagade, MLA Anuradha Chavan, Panchayat Samiti Chairman Kalyan Gaikwad, Raju Shinde, Ramu Naupute, and other esteemed figures.