From Left to Right: Mr.Marios Tannousis, Mr.Evagoras Vryonides Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Mr.Antony Georgaki
From Left to Right: Mr.Marios Tannousis, Mr.Evagoras Vryonides Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Mr.Antony Georgaki
The 111th birth anniversary of Late Shri Sheshrao Wankhede, first Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Founder President of World Trade Centre, Mumbai was observed today here with reverence and gratitude.
A special commemorative program was organized at WTC, Mumbai graced by the presence of her daughter Ms. Ramola Wankhede, Ms. Shwetali Thakare, Chairman and Member (Economic) at Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority, Shri Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, WTC Mumbai and President AIAI along with other dignitaries to pay homage to the visionary leader. Floral tributes were offered at his memorial, followed by addresses highlighting his invaluable contribution to public life and institution building.
Remembering his invaluable contribution in nation building, Dr. Kalantari fondly mentioned that Shri Wankhede was known for his commitment to every assignment he took whether in government, social causes or sports with clarity and determined action. He recalled the immense contribution of Shri Wankhede in the field of politics, social causes and sports leading to setting up of pioneering institutions like World Trade Centre and Wankhede Stadium.
A Freedom Fighter and respected politician, Late Shri Sheshrao Wankhede was the man behind setting up a premier research organization fulfilling the vision Dr. M. Visvesvaraya, today known as World Trade Centre. A former minister, speaker of assembly, 3 times mayor of Nagpur, Dr. Sheshrao’s contribution to the political and economical landscape in Maharashtra remains unparalleled.