ZEE Business | PM Modi, Amit Shah, Governor of Maharashtra, others pay tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary

Feb 19,2023

Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Shivaji Bhosle, a great Maratha emperor. It is observed every year on February 19 across the country. 

Born in 1630, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a Maratha emperor, is acknowledged for his valour, military genius, and leadership.

As the nation commemorates the birth anniversary of the legendary ruler today; PM Modi, Amit Shah, and other leaders paid tribute to the Maratha king on social media.

PM Modi pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji on his birth anniversary on Sunday, saying his courage and emphasis on good governance inspire us.
"I pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. His courage and emphasis on good governance inspires us," Modi said in a tweet.

Amit Shah pays tribute to the Maratha king
Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

Governor of Maharashtra pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Governor of Maharashtra Ramesh Bais paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti. He tweeted," Salutations to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti."

Hardeep Singh Puri
India's Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and said he was a mighty warrior, administrator and brilliant strategist.
"Jai Bhawani! Jai Shivaji! I pay tribute to the founder of the Maratha Empire, Chhatrapati #ShivajiMaharaj Ji on his Jayanti. A mighty warrior, benevolent administrator & brilliant strategist, he built a disciplined military organisation & created a strong naval presence," Puri tweeted.

Congress pays tribute to the Maratha king
The political party the Indian National Congress also tweeted and salute the great warrior on his birth anniversary. "On the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti, we salute the great warrior, who founded the Maratha Empire. Known for his honesty, integrity & ethics, the legendary Maratha king is remembered as one of the greatest rulers born to this nation," Congress tweeted.