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PM Modi addresses 350th year of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Coronation Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Chhatrapati Shivaji was a beacon of bravery and courage and showed us self-governance

PM Modi addresses 350th year of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Coronation Day
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Chhatrapati Shivaji was a beacon of bravery and courage and showed us self-governance.

In his video message on 350th year of The Coronation ceremony of Shivaji Maharaj, Mr Modi said, when Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation took place, it carried the slogan of Swaraj.

He said, Chhatrapati Shivaji continues to inspire us. Mr Modi said, Shivaji was a great soldier as well as a great administrator and he ended the mindset of slavery.

The Prime Minister said, hundreds of years of slavery had taken away the self-esteem and confidence of the countrymen and it was a difficult task, at that time, to instil confidence in people.

But Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, during that period, not only fought the invaders but also infused a belief in the people that self-rule was possible. He said, the ideals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj are a source of great inspiration.

PM Modi said, Shivaji Maharaj always kept the unity and integrity of India paramount. he said, today the reflection of Shivaji Maharaj's thoughts can be seen in the vision of 'Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat'.

He said, recognizing India's maritime potential, the expansion of the Navy by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his management skills are inspiration for everyone even today.

The Prime Minister also mentioned the forts built by him which are still standing proudly in the middle of the ocean, despite bearing the brunt of strong waves and tides.

The Prime Minister also touched upon the expansion of the kingdom by Shivaji maharaj and mentioned that he built forts from the seashores to the mountains.

He noted that the arrangements related to water management put the experts in awe.

Throwing light on the inspiration derived from Shivaji Maharaj, the Prime Minister underlined that India freed the Navy from a trace of slavery last year as the flag of the Indian Navy with the identity of British rule has been replaced by the emblem of Shivaji Maharaj.

Mr Modi said, now, this flag is symbolizing the pride of new India in the seas and skies. He said, the journey of 25 years of Amrit Kaal must be completed on the basis of the values of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The Prime Minister said, this journey will be to build the India of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's dreams will be the journey of Swaraj, good governance and self-reliance.

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