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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.

**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image released by @Dev_Fadnavis via X on Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays floral tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort. (@Dev_Fadnavis via PTI Photo) (PTI04_12_2025_000090A) (@Dev_Fadnavis)
**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted by @Dev_Fadnavis via X on April 12, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and others during a visit to Raigad Fort, on the death anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, in Raigad district, Maharashtra. (@Dev_Fadnavis on X via PTI Photo) (PTI04_12_2025_000326B) (@Dev_Fadnavis)
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Overview

  • 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.