“The voice of the Shiv Sena” boomed a headline, the words practically echoing off the walls of this very building – the Saamna Press. Saamna Press. This isn’t just any printing house. It’s the birthplace of the Saamna, a Marathi-language newspaper that acts as the very heartbeat of the Shiv Sena party. Founded in 1988 by Bal Thackeray, the party’s firebrand founder, Saamna was never intended to be just another newspaper. It was a weapon, a megaphone to amplify the party’s vision and connect directly with the Marathi-speaking populace. You could say that the ink flowing from Saamna Press fueled a political movement. Saamna’s editorials have always been known for their biting wit and often controversial stances, echoing the sentiments of the Shiv Sena on issues ranging from local governance to national politics. Even today, with Uddhav Thackeray at the helm of both the party and the state, the Saamna remains a powerful force, shaping public opinion and influencing the political discourse.
Arya Samaj Mandir
Did Swami Dayananda Saraswati foresee the bustling metropolis that would surround the Arya Samaj Mandir? Here in the Fort area