Speaking to reporters after performing puja at the ‘samadhi’ of Shri Machhindranath Baba, Shinde said that a case regarding properties in the Malanggad area is going on in the court, and the verdict is likely to come soon

We will get the expected decision from the court regarding the construction on Malanggad, Shinde said

This yatra has been going on for the past many years and will continue with the same enthusiasm, Eknath Shinde stated

This year’s festival marked a significant upgrade in facilities for devotees with the start of the funicular ropeway service, he said

It has transformed the pilgrimage experience, especially for the elderly and women, Shinde added

The court is hearing a case concerning construction and property rights at Malanggad, which is also called Haji Malang by the Muslim community