In a post of social media platform X, Shinde extended his Holi wishes to the people of the state. "Let`s go colorful now. Let the waves of money rise endlessly... Dispelling sadness and disappointment. Let`s celebrate the seven colors today...On the occasion of the Dhulivandan festival, I celebrated the festival of Dhuli Vandana with my family at my residence in #tthaanne today by throwing natural colors", Eknath Shinde`s `X` post caption read.

Away from politics, the Deputy CM was seen in a relaxed mood, enjoying the festivities

Shinde`s wife Lata, son Shrikant, and daughter-in-law Vrushali, also joined in the festivities at their Thane home

The Deputy CM has appealed to citizens to use eco-friendly colours to celebrate Holi  

Shinde with son, Dr Shrikant, who is a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Kalyan

The Deputy CM also smeared the Holi colours on the faces of his staff members

Shinde was seen playfully spraying a water gun at a staff member during the celebrations

"Holi is being celebrated with great enthusiasm... We have been showering happiness for the last two and a half years in Maharashtra. Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, and I are working to make the state happier. I extend my best wishes to PM Modi and HM Amit Shah; I have also extended my greetings to them on the phone...", Shinde said while speaking to reporters