When I saw Raj Thackeray..........

Raj Thackeray, being Idol for Youth, naturally I am also his follower. His work for Marathi people, his 'to-the-point' speeches attract me a lot. I was really searching for the event where, at least, I can get the glimpses of Raj.

One such event was scheduled on Monday 19th July.2010 @ Sinhgad road, opening of Marathi/ English school.

It was Monday morning, I came from the Gym and was thinking about whether should I attend Raj's programe or not , who was coming for school opening @ Sinhgad road.

Actually I was reminding myself about this event since last two days, I had put reminder for this event too.I was not firm on whether to go or not, but then I decided and started getting ready.

The program was scheduled @ 11:00am but I reached there @ 11:15am.When I reached the spot, on main road Police were doing the job of checking and controlling the traffic. Still Raj (Saheb) was yet to come. (I think Politician have habit of 'not to start the program on time'.) The personal security was placed in the lane, in which the school building was located. All personal security guards were dressed in Back color T-shirts and Black-colored Jeans, all were Young chaps with proper Muscular built. Felt great to see this kind Security.

I had to wait there for 10min or so and the people started shouting as the Vehicles started entering into the lane, I started searching for the Raj's vehicle. And then I noticed a Huge LAND CRUISER coming into the lane, Yes that was The Raj Thackeray, on the co-driver seat. The Cruiser stopped at the entrance of the school building and I ran towards it. The Body guards cleared the area around and then Raj got out of it.OH god, Raj was just a couple meters from me, I could see him, face to face. Since so many months I was eager to see him, to hear his speech live and yes I was doing that. Got the glimpses of him. He was in White Salwar-Kurta, Black goggle ( A 'Typical' Politician :~) ). People were grabbing every inch of the space in that area to take a look at this person.They were shouting,firework was on, school children were playing Dhol-Tasha, Lazim was on too, everybody was with full of enthusiasm when they saw Raj. What a PERSON !

What a personality, What a popularity this man has gain. What position he has achieved in short span of time. AMAZING !!!!! I was stunned. It feels great when you see your hero in front of you. AWESOME !!!!!!!!

Raj went upstairs, did the formalities to announce the opening of the school, shared his thoughts with the crowd, had tea and finished the program. When he came downstairs, he gave some time for his fans to click the snaps, who were very much eager to capture this moment through the lenses, so that they could cherish it.

While getting into the Cruiser, he stood on the footstep and Waved towards the crowd, OH ! a perfect Balasaheb Thackeray style and crowd was screaming and Raj left the venue.

For those 20-25 min that area was with full of energy. What "Karizma" a person can do on the people around him, I got the experience of it, which I don't want forget.

WORTH spending the TIME !!!!!