{"id":2672,"date":"2026-09-08T16:48:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T11:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theleadernews.in\/?p=2672"},"modified":"2026-09-08T16:48:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T11:18:50","slug":"mla-shankar-jagtap-felicitates-achievers-meritorious-dhangar-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theleadernews.in\/?p=2672","title":{"rendered":"MLA Shankar Jagtap Felicitates Achievers, Meritorious Dhangar Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8211; <strong>Says education, achievement and opportunities for the next generation are key to community progress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pimpri :<\/strong> BJP MLA Shankar Jagtap attended a felicitation programme organised by the All India Dhangar Samaj Mahasangh, Delhi, and Ahilyadevi Holkar Social and Educational Development Trust, Karad, where distinguished personalities and meritorious students from the Dhangar community were honoured for their achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jagtap congratulated individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields and appreciated their efforts and accomplishments. 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