Srinagar, November 8: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha and Maharashtra Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde joined hands to unveil the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji in Kupwara, according to officials.
The statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji was unveiled at an event in Kupwara on Tuesday, where Lieutenant Governor Sinha, Chief Minister Shinde and Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar were present.
Expressing his appreciation, the Lieutenant Governor praised ‘Amhi Punekar’ and 41 Rashtriya Rifles for their historic initiative. He emphasized that the statue of the great Shivaji will serve as a symbol of inspiration for the people and the brave soldiers of the army. Recognizing Shivaji’s prowess as a warrior and architect of Swarajya, they highlight his leadership, which revolutionized Indian history through his victorious battles against adversaries.
#जम्मू आणि #काश्मीर राज्यातील #कुपवाडा जिल्ह्यातील भारत पाकिस्तान प्रत्यक्ष नियंत्रण रेषेजवळ ४१ राष्ट्रीय रायफल्स, मराठा बटालियन येथे देशाचे आराध्य दैवत #छत्रपती #शिवाजी_महाराज यांच्या अश्वारुढ पुतळ्याचा लोकार्पण सोहळा मोठ्या उत्साहात आणि आनंदात पार पडला.
यावेळी जम्मू आणि… pic.twitter.com/Qz7aI6yWDv
— Eknath Shinde – एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) November 7, 2023
The Lieutenant Governor described Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as an embodiment of high moral standards, righteousness and a supporter of all religions and communities. He urged the youth to adopt the principles of Shivaji, serve the underprivileged selflessly and contribute to nation building.
Leveraging his military prowess and moral integrity, Shivaji united millions of Indians and secured sovereignty for the Maratha Empire. According to the statement of the Lieutenant Governor, his enduring values remain relevant, guiding the contemporary society towards social equality and harmonious co-existence.
He proposed to celebrate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Utsav every year on 7 November in Kupwara.
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra echoed this sentiment, calling Chhatrapati Shivaji an inspiration for every Indian. Shinde praised the rich heritage of sacrifice and bravery in Maharashtra and acknowledged the importance of installing the statue in Kupwara on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
‘छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज की जय’ आणि ‘जय भवानी, जय शिवाजी’ या घोषणांनी संपूर्ण आसमंत दुमदुमून गेला.
छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज यांचं कार्य हे प्रत्येक भारतवासियासाठी प्रेरणादायी आहे. छत्रपती शिवरायांच्या राज्याभिषेक सोहळ्याला ३५० वर्षे पूर्ण होत असतानाच याच वर्षी हा पुतळा कुपवाडा येथे… https://t.co/HOfnWt1E2K pic.twitter.com/qaiQnKUs57
— Eknath Shinde – एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) November 7, 2023