Mumbai, 26 June (HS): CM Devendra Fadnavis humbly offered

floral tributes to the great king, Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, on his

birth anniversary at his official residence in Mumbai today.

Devendra Fadnavis, a senior BJP politician, usually pays

respect to Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, a social reformer and former

king of Kolhapur, on his birth anniversary. Fadnavis has always admired the

visionary king's pioneering efforts in education and social equality. Fadnavis

consistently recognizes Shahu Maharaj as a pioneer in inclusive growth, women's

empowerment, and social justice. He has already visited Kolhapur to pay solemn

honors and launch local memorial initiatives.

He remarked in a post on X, “Honouring the pioneer of social

equality, a visionary king whose legacy of justice and equality continues to

inspire many, Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, on his Birth Anniversary! Remembering

the visionary king who made education a right for everyone, Rajarshi

Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, on his Birth Anniversary! Salutations of honor to

the welfare-oriented kings who laid the foundation of social justice, Rajarshi

Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, on his birth anniversary!”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi