From the hills of Uttarakhand to the plains of Bihar and beyond, India’s top leaders united in reverence on Maharana Pratap’s death anniversary. Social media platforms buzzed with messages celebrating the 16th-century Rajput king’s fierce independence, battlefield heroics, and unshakeable patriotism.
Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand’s CM, posted a stirring tribute on X: ‘Millions of salutations to the lion-hearted Maharana Pratap on his sacrifice day.’ He portrayed Pratap’s journey as a masterpiece of renunciation and national devotion, a man who stood tall against adversity without bending his principles.
Nitish Kumar, Bihar’s chief, kept it concise yet powerful: ‘Respectful bows to the mighty warrior Maharana Pratap.’ He spotlighted Pratap’s extraordinary life as a testament to dignity, selflessness, and homeland loyalty, calling for all to emulate his heroic deeds.
Mohan Yadav from Madhya Pradesh invoked Pratap as the fountainhead of sacrifice and bravery. ‘His determination lights the way for our youth,’ Yadav affirmed, pledging eternal inspiration from the king’s struggles.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, now a central minister, elaborated on Pratap’s ultimate offering—his life—for national pride. ‘Your tales of courage will echo eternally,’ he wrote, prostrating before the great soul.
Opposition voices echoed the sentiment too. Congress leader Randeep Surjewala lauded the ‘valiant son of India’ whose saga of grit endures forever. BJP’s Pankaj Chaudhary in UP praised Pratap’s total surrender to duty, setting the gold standard for valor and sacrifice.
Maharana Pratap’s defiance defined an era. Rejecting Akbar’s overtures, he wandered forests with his family, surviving on wild berries while nurturing dreams of Mewar’s liberation. The Haldighati clash, though tactically inconclusive, immortalized his charge against overwhelming odds. Dying in 1597 from hunting injuries, Pratap left a son, Amar Singh, who recaptured key forts. In modern India, these annual remembrances by leaders across the spectrum highlight Pratap not just as a king, but as the embodiment of resistance and honor, urging citizens to uphold similar fortitude in facing contemporary challenges.
