Devendra Fadnavis calls Mumbai Marathon a festival to celebrate spirit of freedom

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that the Mumbai marathon which takes place every year is a festival where people celebrate the spirit of freedom.

"It is not just a marathon, it's a festival where people celebrate spirit of freedom and walk, run and stroll as per their ability," said Fadnavis.

The marathon started at 5:40 am in which around 40,000 people took part.

This year's edition of the marathon will both start and finish at the Azad Maidan sports ground in South Mumbai.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at 'Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon' event pic.twitter.com/owr0fgQwb9

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