Dharmaveer Anand Dighe
Early Life
Anand Dighe grew up in Tembhi Naka area of Thane. Dighe Saheb used to attend every meeting of Hinduhrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray in Thane. Therefore, Balasaheb's thoughts had a positive impact on him and he decided to enter politics. He soon assumed responsibility as the Shiv Sena Thane District Chief. He also had great faith in religion and he was the first to establish Jai Ambe Sanstha on Tembhi Naka and the annual Navratri festival and the first Dahi Handi in Thane. Due to his devotion to religion, he was also popular among the people as a religious hero.
Long live Hindutva
Anand Dighe was the only Shiv Sena leader apart from the Shiv Sena chief who enjoyed massive public support. Anand Dighe's popularity was immense. He was a staunch supporter of both Shiv Sena and Hindutva from the very beginning.