Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday, praised the contributions of Ahilyadevi Holkar, calling her a visionary reformer, and drew parallels between her leadership and modern India's progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reported news agency ANI.

The Chief Minister also praised India's progress in giving women leadership roles. Referring to Operation Sindoor, he said, "During Operation Sindoor, we saw two women officers giving the briefing, and that was possible because our Prime Minister gave women the status and opportunity to lead the front-whether in combat operations, warfare, or aviation. Even in those ancient times, Ahilyabai formed an entire battalion of women in her army, gave them training, and ensured security," reported ANI.

Speaking about India's spiritual heritage, Fadnavis said that foreign invaders attacked not only the country but also its culture.