India, Jan. 2 -- Thousands of people gathered on Wednesday at Bhima Koregaon village in Pune district to mark the 207th anniversary of the historic Bhima-Koregaon at the battle obelisk (Vijay Stambha) memorial. The memorial stands as a tribute to the valiant soldiers who fought in the battle on January 1, 1818. The annual gathering at Koregaon Bhima is a significant event, drawing visitors from across the country to honour the pivotal conflict between the British East India Company and the Peshwa faction of the Maratha Confederacy. The battle is remembered as a symbol of resistance against oppression and has deep historical and cultural significance.

Among those paying their respects was Minister of State Madhuri Misal, who highlighted t...