Rajdeep Sardesai's Jai Maharashtra ???

Just now i read the article written by Rajdeep Sardesai (Jai Maharashtra) . Rajdeep sardesai is one of the few journalist i love to hate. I always thought him very biased and through this article he has proven me right. Read these lines: "I must confess, my regional genes were riding high too at the prospect of a Maharashtrian lady occupying the highest constitutional post in the country". Is this anything else but senseless "Regionalism"? Feeling high, just because someone from your region is going to be the President? (Even if so much controversies are associated with her ). I don't understnad how same "Mr. Rajdeep" question about Castism and secularism from the leaders of India? How the hell "regionalism" is not worse than castism. Both of these are determined by your birth and you don't have any control over them. Even if you want it, there is no way to change it.
I am not a history student but i have a lot of interest in history. As far i know the only "some what" great ruler Maharashtra has produced is "Shivaji". I am saying some what, because if you compare him with Ashoka, Chandragupta Maurya, Akbar, or even Aurangjeb you would find that he ruled over a very small portion of India. I don't know any great Book written during his period, i have not read about any monument made by him which can be counted as great. Then what is their in history for Maharashtra to be proud of? I agree, that there present condition is better than many parts of India, But i think most of the contribution for making Mumbai the financial capital is done by non-Maharastian.
The most important contribution Maharastra/Mumbai has given and is visible is in the field of "Cricket". And the reason is well known to everyone.
I am not against Maharashtra, but i am against the baseless claims and shallow pride.

Manoj