Shivaji Jayanti: Mandaviya and Fadnavis lead 'Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat' Padyatra in Pune on 395th birth anniversary
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led the 'Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat' Padyatra in Pune on 19 February 2025, the 395th Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Summary
On 19 February 2025, the 395th Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led the 'Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat' Padyatra in Pune. More than 20,000 MY Bharat youth volunteers joined, and padyatras were held simultaneously across all 36 districts of Maharashtra. Mandaviya said Shivaji Maharaj's principles of Swabhiman (self-respect) and Samman (honour) continue to guide India's youth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage, saying Shivaji Maharaj's valour and visionary leadership laid the foundation for Swarajya.
Key facts
- Occasion
- 395th Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, 19 February 2025
- Event
- 'Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat' Padyatra, Pune
- Led by
- Mansukh Mandaviya and CM Devendra Fadnavis
- Participants
- Over 20,000 MY Bharat youth volunteers
- Statewide
- Padyatras in all 36 districts of Maharashtra
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was marked on 19 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 395th
The padyatra in Pune marked the 395th Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
What was the name of the padyatra led by Mansukh Mandaviya and Devendra Fadnavis in Pune on Shivaji Jayanti 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat
The 'Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat' Padyatra in Pune was joined by over 20,000 MY Bharat volunteers.