29 December,2024 06:37 PM IST | Thane | PTI
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Former Shiv Sena MP and first mayor of Thane, Satishchandra Pradhan, passed away on Sunday at a hospital here due to age-related health issues, his family members said.
Pradhan's funeral procession will leave his house on Monday morning.
The former Rajya Sabha member played a key role in forming the Shiv Sena alongside Bal Thackeray in 1966.
He expanded the party organisation in Thane city and district.
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As the first mayor of Thane Municipal Corporation, Pradhan was a key figure in the city's development.
He held important positions in the cultural, arts, and sports fields.
Dadoji Konddev Stadium and Ram Ganesh Gadkari Theatre are Pradhan's contributions to Thane.
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