"Inspires us in building strong, self-reliant India": PM Modi pays homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary.
"I pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. His valour and visionary leadership laid the foundation for Swarajya, inspiring generations to uphold the values of courage and justice. He inspires us in building a strong, self-reliant and prosperous India," PM Modi wrote on X.

छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज यांच्या जयंतीनिमित्त मी त्यांना अभिवादन करतो.

त्यांच्या पराक्रमाने आणि दूरदर्शी नेतृत्वाने स्वराज्याची पायाभरणी केली, ज्यामुळे अनेक पिढ्यांना धैर्य आणि न्यायाची मूल्ये जपण्याची प्रेरणा मिळाली. ते आपल्याला एक बलशाली, आत्मनिर्भर आणि समृद्ध भारत घडवण्यासाठी… pic.twitter.com/zu0vLviiPf

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to Shivaji Maharaj and said he will always be remembered as a nation builder.
"The life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ji, who proclaimed 'Hindavi Swarajya', was a confluence of ethics, duty and piety. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the protector of the flag of Sanatan self-respect by fighting throughout his life against the fundamentalist invaders, will always be remembered as a nation builder," Amit Shah wrote on X.

‘हिंदवी स्वराज्य’ का उद्घोष करने वाले छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज जी का जीवन नीति, कर्त्तव्य और धर्मपरायणता का संगम था। कट्टरपंथी आक्रांताओं के विरुद्ध जीवनपर्यंत संघर्ष कर सनातन स्वाभिमान के धर्म ध्वज रक्षक छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज जी एक राष्ट्रनिर्माता के तौर पर सदैव स्मरणीय रहेंगे।… pic.twitter.com/tYS9vknrCf

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 19, 2025

Union Defence Minister Rajanath Singh paid his respects to Shivaji Maharaj saying his unmatched courage, commitment to justice and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people inspires us.
"I bow to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on his Jayanti. His unmatched courage, commitment to justice and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people continue to inspire us. Shivaji Maharaj's legacy of selfless service, integrity and resilience will pave the way for prosperity and peace for coming generations," Rajnath Singh wrote on X.

I bow to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on his Jayanti. His unmatched courage, commitment to justice and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people continue to inspire us.

Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy of selfless service, integrity and resilience will pave the way for…

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) February 19, 2025

Shivaji Maharaj was born on February 19, 1630, at Shivneri Fort in Pune. The renowned Maratha ruler's birthday is commemorated during the festival of Jayanti.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a 17th-century Indian warrior king who founded the Maratha Empire. He is considered to be one of the greatest warriors in Indian history.
In 1674, he laid the foundation of the Maratha Empire in western India after fighting fiercely with the Mughals in 1670. In addition to creating a well-organized administrative system, Shivaji Maharaj established a broad civil code for the local populace.
The day's major objective is to honour the great warrior's contribution to the restoration of the Maratha Empire and to recognize his extensive legacy. (ANI)