On April 3, 2026, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of his Punyatithi (death anniversary).
**Key Highlights of the Tribute:**
* **National Legacy:** Shri Amit Shah described Shivaji Maharaj as an "immortal symbol of Indian pride" and the "eternal guardian of national glory."
* **Strategic Achievements:** The Minister highlighted Shivaji Maharaj’s visionary leadership and strategic acumen, particularly his recognition of the importance of naval power and the establishment of a powerful navy to control the seas.
* **Governance and Culture:** The tribute emphasized Maharaj's role in establishing "Hindavi Swarajya," uniting people to protect dharma and culture, and maintaining high standards of public welfare while preserving indigenous language and traditions.
* **Inspiration:** The Minister stated that Shivaji Maharaj’s life story and tireless struggle serve as a permanent source of inspiration for devotion and dedication to the motherland.
**Document and Metadata Details:**
* **Source:** Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi, Ministry of Home Affairs.
* **Release Date/Time:** April 3, 2026, 10:15 AM.
* **Release ID:** 2248731.
* **Visitor Counter:** 294.
* **Reference Code:** RK/PR/PS/SC.
* **Available Languages:** The release was made available in Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada.
Key Entities Referenced
Amit Shah: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation who issued the official tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Historical ruler and founder of Hindavi Swarajya being honored for his visionary leadership and strategic building of the Indian navy.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The primary government ministry responsible for issuing the official press release regarding the tribute.
Hindavi Swarajya: The historical concept of self-rule established by Shivaji Maharaj, referenced as a key part of his legacy.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of
Cooperation Shri Amit Shah pays tribute to
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Punyatithi
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj remains an immortal symbol of
Indian pride and an eternal guardian of national glory
Realizing the importance of control over the seas, the
powerful navy he built reflects his unparalleled strategic
acumen and visionary leadership.
Posted On: 03 APR 2026 10:15AM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj on his Punyatithi.
In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, “I bow in reverence at the feet of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the
immortal symbol of Indian pride and the eternal guardian of national glory. He united the people to protect
dharma and culture, and established Hindavi Swarajya. Realizing the importance of control over the seas,
the powerful navy he built reflects his unparalleled strategic acumen and visionary leadership. His life
stands as an ideal example of how a ruler can simultaneously protect his own culture and language while
also establishing exemplary standards of public welfare. His tireless struggle and life story will continue to
inspire the people of this country with devotion and dedication towards the motherland for all eternity.”
भारतीय स्वाभमान आण राष्ट्रगौरवाचे रक्षक, छत्रपती शवाजी महाराज यांच े स्मरण करून ांा चरणी
वंदन करतो.
धम आण संृ तीा रक्षणासाठी ांनी लोकसंघटन के ले आण 'हदवी स्वराा'ची ापना के ली.
समुावरील नयंत्रणाचे महत्त्व ओळखून ांनी उभारलेल े सामशाली आरमार,… pic.twitter.com/c
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— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 3, 2026
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