CM Uddhav pays tribute to Shivaji Maharaj, sanctions Rs 23 crore to renovate Shivneri Fort

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Wednesday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray visited the Shivneri Fort in Pune district. Shivneri Fort is considered as the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Thackeray was accompanied by his ministerial colleagues Ajit Pawar and Chhagan Bhujbal.  

Interacting with the people there, Thackeray expressed his hope that the Maha Vikas Aghadi government would continue to be blessed by the great Maratha king and his mother Jijabai. He stressed that the poor and needy must feel that this is our government. Moreover, he took a pledge that the Maha Vikas Aghadi government would not rest until good work is done.

Thackeray asserted that his government would take forward the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Subsequently, the Maharashtra CM announced that Rs.23 crore would be sanctioned for the development of the Shivneri Fort. He also promised that the cases filed against the protesters during the Maratha quota agitation would be withdrawn. 

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PM Modi pays tribute

Earlier in the day, leading politicians across the country including Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Describing him as a symbol of "courage, compassion and good governance", the PM stated that his life continued to motivate millions of people. Furthermore, PM Modi stated that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj would be remembered for his opposition to injustice. 

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