Courage Amid Frost! Soldiers Honour Chhatrapati Shivaji At LoC In Kupwara Despite Sub-Zero Temperature
Despite facing harsh weather conditions, including temperatures plummeting below 0 degrees Celsius and the ground blanketed with snow, the soldiers expressed their profound respects to the 17th-century Maratha warrior king.
Soldiers stationed at the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, organised a heartfelt program to commemorate Shiv Jayanti at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue, located on the India-Pakistan Line of Control.
Soldiers honour Maratha king with profound respect
Despite facing harsh weather conditions, including temperatures plummeting below 0 degrees Celsius and the ground blanketed with snow, the soldiers expressed their profound respects to the 17th-century Maratha warrior king, as reported by ANI.
#WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir: A program was organized to celebrate the Shiv Jayanti at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue in Kupwara, on the India-Pakistan Line of Control.
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"A program was organised to celebrate the Shiv Jayanti at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue in Kupwara, on the India-Pakistan Line of Control. The soldiers paid their respect to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj amidst snowfall and white ground all around in the vicinity with temperature with the level of mercury under 0 degrees," news agency ANI cited the statement by DIO, Pune.
In the serene white ambience surrounding the statue, the soldiers demonstrated their reverence for the great Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, born in 1630, fiercely battled against the Mughals, carving out a realm that would evolve into one of history's most formidable empires. His 394th birth anniversary was commemorated nationwide on Monday.
PM pays tribute to founder of Maratha Empire
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the founder of the Maratha Empire, acknowledging Shivaji Maharaj's visionary leadership, fearless warrior spirit, dedication to cultural preservation, and embodiment of good governance.
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"Tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. A visionary leader, fearless warrior, protector of culture and embodiment of good governance, his life inspires generations," he conveyed on X.
"350 years back when Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj came to power his rule had the vision of Swarj and nationalism. He had always prioritised India's unity. His ideals remain true in the vision of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat today," the Prime Minister reiterated in the video message attached to his post.
Governor Ramesh Bais of Maharashtra marked the occasion by laying floral tributes at Raj Bhavan. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, along with deputy chief ministers Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, participated in the celebrations held at Shivneri Fort.
Taking to his 'X' account, CM Shinde wrote, "Salutations to the revered deity of Akhand Hindustan, the founder of Hindavi Swarajya, Maharajadhiraj Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary."
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