Mr. Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, on the 19th of February, Saturday, paid tribute to the Maratha Empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji on his birth anniversary.

Taking to Twitter, Mr. Narendra Modi said, “I bow to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Chhatrapati Shivaji was an outstanding leader and emphasised on social welfare, inspiring people for generations. He also said his government, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP,) is committed to fulfill Shivaji’s vision.

Born in 1630, Shivaji is acknowledged for his valour, military genius and leadership. In his series of tweets Mr. Narendra Modi said, “His outstanding leadership and emphasis on social welfare has been inspiring people for generations. He was uncompromising when it came to standing up for values of truth and justice. We are committed to fulfilling his vision.”

The Vice President of India Mr. Venkaiah Naidu also took to Twitter and remembered Chhatrapati Shivaji on his birth anniversary. He said, “My tributes to legendary Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary. Known for his undaunted courage and exceptional warfare strategies, Shivaji Maharaj was a ruler ahead of his time. His love for our motherland continues to inspire every Indian.”

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