{
  "id": 5813129,
  "title": "Thane Dahi Handi 2026: Sanjay Raut Urges Govindas To ‘Build Human Pyramids’ To Reach Legislative Assembly | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/thane-dahi-handi-2026-sanjay-raut-urges-govindas-to-build-human",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T17:42:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-dahi-handi-2026-sanjay-raut-urges-govindas-to-build-human-pyramids-to-reach-legislative-assembly-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thane, September 5, 2026: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut graced the Maha Dahi Handi festival in Thane on Saturday evening. The Rajya Sabha MP was greeted enthusiastically by thousands of locals and Govinda troupes who gathered at the venue. A special video report from the scene noted the enthusiastic response to Raut's presence.\n\nAt the event, Raut expressed his pride in witnessing the festive atmosphere. He compared the traditional human pyramids formed by the Govindas to political ambitions as they prepare for upcoming state elections. Raut urged the participating youths to build these human pyramids \"directly to the Legislative Assembly,\" emphasizing the party's historical ties to Thane.\n\nStressing the city's enduring political significance, Raut highlighted Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe as key figures who continue to shape Thane's political landscape. The Maha Dahi Handi at Jambli Naka was described as one of the major cultural highlights of the year, drawing large crowds and showcasing intense competition among the teams.",
  "summary": "Thane, September 5, 2026: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut made a special appearance at the Maha Dahi Handi festival organised by the Anand Charitable Trust at Jambli Naka in Thane on Saturday evening. Raut received a thunderous welcome from thousands of residents and participating Govinda troupes who gathered at the venue, boosting the festive fervour across the iconic city…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Thane Dahi Handi 2026: 38 Govindas Injured, Admitted To Kalwa And District Government Hospitals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/thane-dahi-handi-2026-38-govindas-injured-admitted-to-kalwa-and",
        "published": "2026-09-05T16:54:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}