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Last Updated:May 01, 2025, 10:00 IST
Amid comments on PM Modi’s X post, Ajit Pawar said people feel that action should be taken (against Pakistan), but every aspect is being carefully considered in a peaceful manner.
PM Narendra Modi called Maharashtra a ‘strong pillar of progress’ that remains connected to its roots.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday recalled Maharashtra’s “glorious history and the courage of its people’. The PM, whose message came on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, said the natives of the state have always played a vital role in India’s development. He called the western state a “strong pillar of progress” that remains connected to its roots.
“Maharashtra Day greetings to the people of the state, which has always played a vital role in India’s development. When one thinks of Maharashtra, its glorious history and the courage of the people come to our mind. The state remains a strong pillar of progress and at the same time has remained connected to its roots. My best wishes for the state’s progress,” PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
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Maharashtra’s Glorious Past
Maharashtra’s glorious history travelled across the globe recently when actor Vicky Kaushal-starrer movie ‘Chhaava‘ created waves. The film collected Rs 807.40 crore (US$94 million) worldwide, and was recently released on Netflix too.
The Bollywood movie, which means Lion’s Cub, is based on the life of Sambhaji was the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Sambhaji was born as Sambhajiraje Shivajiraje Bhonsle on May 14, 1657, and ruled the Maratha empire from 1681 to 1689.
Sambhaji’s father, Shivaji, was the founder of the Maratha Empire in India. Shivaji was crowned in 1674 at Raigad Fort, symbolizing Hindavi Swarajya (self-rule). His administration focused on justice, welfare, and efficient taxation. He inspired generations with his patriotism, courage, and leadership. Even today, he is revered as a hero of Indian history, embodying bravery, wisdom, and resilience.
How Netizens Reacted To PM Modi’s Maharashtra Day Message
Interestingly, PM Modi’s message on Maharashtra Day had netizens asking him about “war on Pakistan”, as Indians ride high on sentiments after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
“When will Pakistan be attacked…? (sic),” asked user @Kunal_Mishra777. Along with the message, he posted an emoji of face smiling with a single tear.
“In the storm of invasions and tyranny, it was the Marathas who rose like a flame—guardians of dharma, protectors of temples, and preservers of our sacred culture,” another user wrote.
In the storm of invasions and tyranny, it was the Marathas who rose like a flame—guardians of dharma, protectors of temples, and preservers of our sacred culture.Jai Shivaji Maharaj, the lion of Hind!
Jai Bhavani, strength of the righteous!
Har Har Mahadev, echo of eternal…
— BaapofPakistanis (@BaapofPakistani) May 1, 2025
Reacting to citizen’s sentiments, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said, “People across the country feel that action should be taken in response, but every aspect is being carefully considered in a peaceful manner. All such efforts are being made at the Prime Minister’s level in Delhi.”
Why Is Maharashtra Diwas Celebrated?
Maharashtra Day, celebrated on May 1, is a public holiday commemorating the Marathi-speaking community’s historic struggle for unification. The movement, which began in the mid-20th century, played a significant role in the establishment of Maharashtra in 1960. This achievement resulted from their persistent efforts, including protests and sacrifices.
The day is also known as Maharashtra Din, or Maharashtra Diwas. It shares its statehood day with Gujarat. The common statehood of Maharashtra and Gujarat had its origin in the reorganisation of Indian states along linguistic lines.
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May 01, 2025, 09:02 IST
