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Anagha Jagtap wins ‘Home Minister’ contest at Kothrud Pune Navratri festival

Pune, Oct 25 (UNI) Anagha Jagtap emerged as the winner of the ‘Home Minister – Khel Rangala Vahinincha’ competition, organised as part of the Kothrud Navratri Festival, jointly organised by the Creative Foundation and the Late Vishwanath Bhelke Pratishthan.
Anita Ovandkar secured second place, while Priyanka Shinde finished third. The winners received household appliances and other prizes, including a refrigerator and a Paithani saree for the winner.
The festival concluded with an entertainment programme hosted by anchor and actor Balkrishna Neherkar.
Speaking on the occasion, Creative Foundation president Sandeep Khardekar said women play an important role in preserving festivals, culture and traditions and passing on values to the next generation.
The festival featured cultural programmes, Lavani performances, Dandiya and activities for children. The concluding programme was attended by organisers and local representatives.
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