New Delhi, Feb 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajanath Singh along with others paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary. 

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Taking to his official ‘X’ handle, PM Modi paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and he inspires us in building a strong, self-reliant and prosperous India.

"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," wrote PM Modi.

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

Similarly, Home Minister Amit Shah paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and said he will always be remembered as a nation builder.

Taking to his ‘X’ handle, Shah wrote "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."

‘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

Defence Minister Rajanath Singh bowed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and said his unmatched courage, commitment to justice and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people continue to inspire 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," wrote Rajnath Singh 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

It is worth mentioning that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on February 19, 1630, at Shivneri Fort near Pune. His birthday is celebrated as Jayanti, a festival that honors the renowned Maratha ruler.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a 17th-century warrior king who founded the Maratha Empire and is regarded as one of the greatest warriors in Indian history. In 1674, after fiercely battling the Mughals in 1670, he established the Maratha Empire in western India. Apart from his military prowess, Shivaji Maharaj also introduced a well-organized administrative system and a comprehensive civil code for the local people.

The main purpose of this day is to recognize the significant contributions of the great warrior in restoring the Maratha Empire and to celebrate his lasting legacy.