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Sunetra Pawar Honors Ajit Pawar's Legacy on Shivaji Jayanti at Shivneri Fort

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar delivered her first major public speech during Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's birth anniversary celebrations at Shivneri Fort in Pune. She paid emotional tribute to her late husband and former Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, recalling his deep connection to the historic site and its ideals. Pawar emphasized that Ajit Pawar lived by the principles of Shivaji Maharaj, Shahu Maharaj, Jyotirao Phule, and B.R. Ambedkar. She pledged to continue his legacy of public service and highlighted the fort's inclusion on the World Heritage list.

Key Points: Sunetra Pawar's First Speech as Maharashtra DCM at Shivneri Fort

  • Sunetra Pawar's first public speech as DCM
  • Tribute to late husband Ajit Pawar
  • Inspiration from Shivaji Maharaj's ideals
  • Commitment to legacy of Shiv, Shahu, Phule, Ambedkar
  • Shivneri Fort's World Heritage status
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"Ajit Pawar repeatedly paid homage to Shivaji Maharaj...": Maharashtra DCM Sunetra Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar pays tribute to late husband Ajit Pawar and draws inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's ideals in her first public address.

"I assure you today from this sacred land that I will never abandon the legacy of the thoughts this ideology... - Sunetra Pawar"

Pune, February 19

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Thursday recalled former Deputy CM Ajit Pawar during her first public speech at an event organised to celebrate the Birth Anniversary of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Shivneri Fort in Pune.

Speaking on the occasion, the DCM expressed happiness and said that the day belongs to reaffirming the resolve towards self-respect, Swarajya, and good governance.

"Recently, I took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister. I took this oath during a challenging time, and at that moment, Jijamata was before my eyes. Jijamata not only gave birth to Shivaji Maharaj, but also taught him how to establish Swarajya and how to face crises with courage. This is the very inspiration that guides both you and me, and it is also our foundation..." she said.

DCM Sunetra Pawar remembered former Deputy Chief Minister and her husband, late Ajit Pawar, saying that he lived by the ideals of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Shahu Maharaj, Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, and BR Ambedkar.

"Throughout his life, Ajit Pawar moved forward based on the ideals of Shiv, Shahu, Phule, and Ambedkar. I assure you today from this sacred land that I will never abandon the legacy of the thoughts this ideology..." she said.

She added that Ajit Pawar didn't just see Shivneri Fort as a historical site but also a source of inspiration.

"I am reminded that it was from this very spot that Ajit Pawar repeatedly paid homage to Shivaji Maharaj and conveyed the message of Swarajya to the people... His bond of affection with the public was extremely strong and unbreakable. We must carry forward and preserve such a relationship with the people..." she said.

She said that Pawar put continuous efforts to maintain and secure the beauty of the site, underlining that Shivneri Fort was included in the World Heritage list in 2025.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a 17th-century Indian warrior king who founded the Maratha Empire. He is considered to be one of the greatest warriors in Indian history. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj birth anniversary or Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is commemorated every year on February 19.

- ANI

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Priya S
While respecting the late Ajit Pawar saheb is natural, I hope this isn't just political symbolism. The true tribute to Shivaji Maharaj's legacy would be transparent and corruption-free administration that actually benefits the common people.
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Siddharth J
Connecting the ideologies of Shivaji, Shahu, Phule, and Ambedkar is powerful. They all fought for justice and empowerment. If today's leaders genuinely follow that path, it would be revolutionary for Maharashtra's development.
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Ananya R
Shivneri Fort getting UNESCO World Heritage status is a proud moment for all Indians! Preserving our historical sites is so important. Kudos to the efforts mentioned. More forts across India need such care and recognition.
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Michael C
As someone new to Indian history, this article is fascinating. The reverence for a 17th-century king in modern politics shows a deep cultural continuity. The concept of 'Swarajya' (self-rule) seems as relevant today as it was then.
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Karthik V
The mention of Jijamata is significant. We often celebrate great men but forget the mothers who shaped them. A good reminder on Shivaji Jayanti. Let's hope the "challenging time" she mentioned leads to stable governance for the state.

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