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Detailed explanation-1: -Marathi Journalism Day was celebrated across Maharashtra on 6 January 2021. On 6th January 1832, Balshastri Jambhekar, known as the father of Marathi journalism started the first newspaper ‘Darpan’. Since then this day is being celebrated as the Marathi Journalism day in the state.

Detailed explanation-2: -For these contributions in the form of first Marathi newspaper and first Marathi monthly, he is acknowledged as The Father of Marathi Journalism. The day of publication of the first issue of Darpan is 6 January and it is celebrated as the Journalist Day in Maharashtra in his memory.

Detailed explanation-3: -Patrakar din or Journalist’s Day is celebrated in Maharashtra every year. This celebration is in order to commemorate the efforts of the father of Marathi journalism and is held on January 6 each year. Complete solution: Balshastri Jambhekar was born in Devgadh in Maharashtra in 1812.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rajya Patrakar Din or State Journalist’s Day is celebrated in Maharashtra every year on 6th January, in order to commemorate the efforts of the father of Marathi journalism, Balshastri Jambhekar.

Detailed explanation-5: -D) Krishna Shastri. Hint: He was also known as the Father of Marathi journalism. He published this newspaper at the age of 20 years on 6 January 1832.