New Delhi, 14 May (H.S.):

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Home Minister Amit Shah, and several other prominent leaders paid tribute to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on his jayanti on Thursday via posts on X. Birla wrote, Koti-koti pranam to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on his jayanti! The unparalleled valor and steadfastness with which Chhatrapati defended swaraj, culture, and national duty even in adverse circumstances remain immortal in Indian history. He never compromised with injustice and invaders, remaining unwavering in his principles and ideals despite enduring unbearable torture.

Sambhaji Maharaj's sacrifice and his glorious life will continue to inspire patriotism and courage for ages to come.

Amit Shah wrote, From childhood, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj internalized the values of patriotism, dharma protection, and Hindavi Swaraj. He liberated numerous strategic areas from Mughal control and defeated the Mughal army in countless battles. Committed lifelong to preventing religious conversions, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj never allowed the torch of swadharma, swabhasha, and swaraj to extinguish, ultimately offering his life for it.

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari wrote, Koti-koti pranam to the symbol of valor and prowess, Swarajya Rakshak Dharmaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on his jayanti (as per tithi).

Textile Minister Giriraj Singh stated that Chhatrapati was a great Maratha warrior who dedicated everything for the protection of swadharma and national identity. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said that his indomitable courage, sacrifice, and martyrdom in advancing his father Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's resolve of 'Hindavi Swaraj' and safeguarding the Maratha empire and dharma is an immortal inspiration in Indian history. His heroic life forever inspires us all to protect the nation's glorious identity and self-respect.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar