{
  "id": 7720380,
  "title": "Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma Visits Lalbaugcha Raja Amid Massive Devotee Rush",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/maharashtra-governor-jishnu-dev-varma-visits-lalbaugcha-raja-amid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:40:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-governor-jishnu-dev-varma-visits-lalbaugcha-raja-amid-massive-devotee-rush-mumbai-news"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai witnessed a massive influx of devotees as Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma paid a visit to the revered Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on Tuesday evening. The governor's arrival coincided with the ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations, drawing attention from prominent personalities such as Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. Upon his arrival, the governor was welcomed by the officials of the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal. The 93rd edition of the festival commenced on September 14 and is set to conclude on September 25 with the immersion of Ganesh idols on Anant Chaturdashi. However, the event's massive turnout has led to overcrowding and long queues, prompting discussions on the disparity between VIP treatment and the experiences of ordinary devotees. To ensure smooth movement during the festival, Mumbai Police have imposed extensive traffic restrictions and diversions around Lalbaug and Kalachowki, effective from September 14 until September 25.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma visited the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai on Tuesday evening amid the ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations. Office bearers of the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, including Sudhir Salvi and Balasaheb Kambli, welcomed the Governor during his visit. *राज्यपाल ने लालबाग के राजा के दर्शन किए* महाराष्ट्र के राज्यपाल जिष्णु देव वर्मा ने…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}