Mumbai, July 12 -- Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Sunil Tatkare expressed pride and gratitude following the inclusion of twelve forts associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Speaking on ANI, Tatkare highlighted his persistent efforts in raising the issue in Parliament, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to support the proposal.

"I had raised this question multiple times in Parliament to PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. They ensured the state's proposal was sent to UNESCO. This is a historic moment, as it's the first time twelve sites from a single state have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List," Tatkare said.

The NCP MP emphasised the significance of...