Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced a toll waiver for devotees visiting Pandharpur on Ashadi Ekadashi on July 10.

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As per a statement issued by the chief minister's office, Shinde has directed the chief secretary to arrange for stickers on vehicles of warkaris (devotees) and their registration with the local police.

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Lakhs of warkaris chanting hymns of saint Dnyaneshwar and saint Tukaram will reach the temple town of Pandharpur in Solapur district on Ashadi Ekadashi, which falls on July 10.

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