Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar and Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant garland the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mumbai.
PM Modi tweeted, 'I bow to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. His outstanding leadership and emphasis on social welfare has been inspiring people for generations. He was uncompromising when it came to standing up for values of truth and justice. We are committed to fulfilling his vision'
Apart from cultural festivities at Gateway of India, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, ministers Aaditya Thackeray, Dilip Walse Patil, and other leaders participated in the celebrations on the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti in Pune
Chhatrapati Shivaji was born on February 19, 1630, at Shivneri Fort in Pune and was known for his bravery and courage
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