Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Punyatithi

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj remains an immortal symbol of Indian pride and an eternal guardian of national glory Realizing the importance of control over the seas, the powerful navy he built reflects his unparalleled strategic acumen and visionary leadership. Posted On: 03 APR 2026 10:15AM by PIB Delhi Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Punyatithi. In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, &ldquo;I bow in reverence at the feet of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the immortal symbol of Indian pride and the eternal guardian of national glory. He united the people to protect dharma and culture, and established Hindavi Swarajya. Realizing the importance of control over the seas, the powerful navy he built reflects his unparalleled strategic acumen and visionary leadership. His life stands as an ideal example of how a ruler can simultaneously protect his own culture and language while also establishing exemplary standards of public welfare. His tireless struggle and life story will continue to inspire the people of this country with devotion and dedication towards the motherland for all eternity.&rdquo; भारतीय स्वाभिमान आणि राष्ट्रगौरवाचे रक्षक, छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज यांचे स्मरण करून त्यांच्या चरणी वंदन करतो. धर्म आणि संस्कृतीच्या रक्षणासाठी त्यांनी लोकसंघटन केले आणि 'हिंदवी स्वराज्या'ची स्थापना केली. समुद्रावरील नियंत्रणाचे महत्त्व ओळखून त्यांनी उभारलेले सामर्थ्यशाली आरमार,… pic.twitter.com/cU48iS6CPf &mdash; Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 3, 2026 ***** RK/PR/PS/SC (Release ID: 2248731) Visitor Counter : 555 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Bengali , Assamese , Punjabi , Gujarati , Telugu , Kannada Ministry of Home Affairs Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Punyatithi Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj remains an immortal symbol of Indian pride and an eternal guardian of national glory Realizing the importance of control over the seas, the powerful navy he built reflects his unparalleled strategic acumen and visionary leadership. Posted On: 03 APR 2026 10:15AM by PIB Delhi Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Punyatithi. In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, &ldquo;I bow in reverence at the feet of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the immortal symbol of Indian pride and the eternal guardian of national glory. He united the people to protect dharma and culture, and established Hindavi Swarajya. Realizing the importance of control over the seas, the powerful navy he built reflects his unparalleled strategic acumen and visionary leadership. His life stands as an ideal example of how a ruler can simultaneously protect his own culture and language while also establishing exemplary standards of public welfare. His tireless struggle and life story will continue to inspire the people of this country with devotion and dedication towards the motherland for all eternity.&rdquo; भारतीय स्वाभिमान आणि राष्ट्रगौरवाचे रक्षक, छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज यांचे स्मरण करून त्यांच्या चरणी वंदन करतो. धर्म आणि संस्कृतीच्या रक्षणासाठी त्यांनी लोकसंघटन केले आणि 'हिंदवी स्वराज्या'ची स्थापना केली. समुद्रावरील नियंत्रणाचे महत्त्व ओळखून त्यांनी उभारलेले सामर्थ्यशाली आरमार,… pic.twitter.com/cU48iS6CPf &mdash; Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 3, 2026 ***** RK/PR/PS/SC (Release ID: 2248731) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj remains an immortal symbol of Indian pride and an eternal guardian of national glory<br/><br/>Realizing the importance of control over the seas, the powerful navy he built reflects his unparalleled strategic acumen and visionary leadership." /> <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Punyatithi.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size:16px">In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, &ldquo;I bow in reverence at the feet of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the immortal symbol of Indian pride and the eternal guardian of national glory. He united the people to protect dharma and culture, and established Hindavi Swarajya. Realizing the importance of control over the seas, the powerful navy he built reflects his unparalleled strategic acumen and visionary leadership. His life stands as an ideal example of how a ruler can simultaneously protect his own culture and language while also establishing exemplary standards of public welfare. His tireless struggle and life story will continue to inspire the people of this country with devotion and dedication towards the motherland for all eternity.&rdquo;</span></p> <p lang="mr" dir="ltr">भारतीय स्वाभिमान आणि राष्ट्रगौरवाचे रक्षक, छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज यांचे स्मरण करून त्यांच्या चरणी वंदन करतो.<br><br>धर्म आणि संस्कृतीच्या रक्षणासाठी त्यांनी लोकसंघटन केले आणि 'हिंदवी स्वराज्या'ची स्थापना केली. समुद्रावरील नियंत्रणाचे महत्त्व ओळखून त्यांनी उभारलेले सामर्थ्यशाली आरमार,… <a href="https://t.co/cU48iS6CPf">pic.twitter.com/cU48iS6CPf</a></p>&mdash; Amit Shah (@AmitShah) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah/status/2039878710967640125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2026</a> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>*****</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>RK/PR/PS/SC</strong></span></span></p> " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); 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