Amit Shah Honors Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort on 345th Death Anniversary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alongside Maharashtra's top leaders, highlighted Shivaji Maharaj’s ideals of self-rule and announced plans to further preserve his legacy.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar paid tribute to Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort on his 345th death anniversary.
Amit Shah emphasized Shivaji Maharaj's vision of self-rule and contrasted it with Aurangzeb’s legacy, stating that the Mughal emperor 'died a defeated man' in Maharashtra.
Discussions during the event included proposals for enhancing Shivaji’s memorial infrastructure and introducing stricter legal protections for his legacy.
Maharashtra leaders pledged to expedite the construction of the delayed Arabian Sea memorial and proposed a national memorial in Delhi to honor Shivaji Maharaj.
Political talks regarding the appointment of guardian ministers for Raigad and Nashik highlighted ongoing coalition negotiations within the Mahayuti alliance.