PM pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti on 19 February 2026, calling him a visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker and champion of Swarajya.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti on 19 February 2026, calling him a visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker and champion of Swarajya. The PM said Shivaji Maharaj's courage continues to inspire, his governance remains a guiding light, and he always placed the welfare of every person above everything else.
Key facts
- Date
- 19 February 2026
- Occasion
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
- Tribute by
- PM Narendra Modi
- Described as
- Visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker, champion of Swarajya
Practice MCQs 1 questions
On 19 February 2026, PM Modi paid tribute to which historical figure on his Jayanti, calling him a 'champion of Swarajya'?
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Correct answer: B — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
The PM paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti, calling him a champion of Swarajya.