On Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Jayanti, Union Home Minister Amit Shah invoked the Maratha legend’s enduring spirit, linking it directly to India’s national resurgence. Posting on X, Shah celebrated Shivaji’s lifelong commitment to Hindavi Swaraj, a pledge taken in youth that awakened a pan-national zeal for self-rule, faith, and language.
Shivaji masterfully organized every societal stratum into a grand army singularly focused on safeguarding the homeland and heritage. Shah marveled at his iron will, fearless bravery, and tactical brilliance—qualities unmatched in historical annals. From a landscape riddled with Mughal, Adheen, and Nizam overlords, Maharashtra blossomed into Hindavi Swaraj, with Shivaji’s dream rippling across Gujarat, Bengal, and beyond.
In his speech snippet, Shah portrayed the pre-Shivaji gloom: a nation submerged in darkness where even dreaming of independence seemed impossible. Yet, a mere child vowed to reclaim the bhagwa from Sindh to Kanyakumari. No other hero, Shah asserted, welded society so cohesively to build an unbeatable force, dismantling centuries of oppression.
As Shivaji’s armies reached distant corners, people realized their dharma, tongues, and culture were secure. Fast-forward to today: India holds its head high globally. Shah pledged that in 25 years, at independence’s centennial, India will top the world, echoing Shivaji’s blueprint. He reiterated Shivaji’s call for ceaseless struggle for Swaraj and Swadharma’s dignity, a mission thriving under PM Modi.
Shah called on all to teach Shivaji’s ideals to the youth, embedding his legacy as the cornerstone of modern India’s ascent.