Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

April 3, 2026 11:43 AM

‘Immortal symbol of Indian pride, protector of national honour’: Amit Shah pays tribute to Shivaji Maharaj

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his death anniversary (Punyatithi), describing the 17th-century Maratha ruler as an “immortal symbol of Indian pride and the protector of national honour”. Posting on X, HM Shah wrote: “I pay homage at the feet of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ji, the immortal symbol of Indian pride and the protector of national honour.” "For the protection of religion and culture, he united the people and established H...

February 19, 2026 11:07 AM

PM Modi pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti, describing him as a visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker and champion of Swarajya whose life continues to inspire generations. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “On the Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, we bow in reverence to the visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker and champion of Swarajya. May his courage inspire us, his governance guide...

February 18, 2026 10:48 AM

Amit Shah unveils equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Gandhinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday unveiled a 21-foot-tall equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Gandhinagar, describing the Maratha warrior king as a timeless symbol of courage, self-rule and cultural pride. The statue, constructed by Maharashtra Samaj Gandhinagar, was inaugurated in the presence of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and other dignitaries in the state capital Gandhinagar. Addressing the gathering, Shah said the grand statue would inspire generati...

December 15, 2025 1:15 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia unveils 25-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Karnataka’s Athani

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday unveiled a 25-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Athani in Karnataka's Belagavi district, describing the occasion as a historic moment that reaffirmed India’s spirit of courage, self-respect and national duty. Addressing the gathering, Scindia said the unveiling was not merely the installation of a statue but a solemn resolve to carry forward the ideals of Hindavi Swaraj and ins...

February 19, 2025 9:42 AM

PM Modi pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary, honoring his legacy of courage and leadership. "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. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid h...