Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi Honour Legendary Maratha King

PM Modi paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 391st birth anniversary and said that his bravery and emphasis on good governance is an inspiration for all.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 391st birth anniversary.
PM Modi said that his bravery and emphasis on good governance is an inspiration for all. PM Modi took to Twitter and wrote, "I salute Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary. His bravery and emphasis on good governance are an inspiration to us".

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid his regards to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and called him a symbol of indomitable courage, bravery and valor. "Regards to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the symbol of indomitable courage, bravery and valor, on his birth anniversary," Gandhi tweeted.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shah took to Twitter and said, "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who lived for the country and religion throughout his life, fought tirelessly for the independence of the motherland as a unique warrior. As an efficient administrator, he established ideals by establishing Hindavi Swaraj which is the confluence of public welfare, security and modernity. Millions of salutations to him on Shiv Jayanti."

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais paid floral tribute to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Shivaji Park on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti.

Shivaji Maharaj was born on February 19, 1630, at Shivneri Fort in Pune. The renowned Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's birthday is commemorated during the festival of Jayanti. 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.

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. Notably, Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, popularly known as Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, established the Shiv Jayanti celebration in 1870, and since then, people have been celebrating the day with great fervour.