India’s political corridors echoed with salutes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti, as Congress leaders from Rahul Gandhi to state chiefs shared profound reflections on X. This ritualistic homage revives the narrative of a king who fused warfare acumen with dharmic justice.
Rahul Gandhi’s tribute encapsulated Shivaji’s essence: valor personified, visionary helm, justice icon. His life’s daring narrative ignites anti-injustice fervor in modern souls.
Mallikarjun Kharge’s florid praise dubbed him the peerless combatant, courage synonym, empire builder, admin savant, Bharat’s muse – worthy of infinite reverence.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra illuminated Shivaji’s trailblazing equity, open-heartedness, and sarva dharma sambhav, destined to mentor posterity eternally.
HP CM Sukhu celebrated the justice-service-equality triad laced with generosity and faith unity. Gehlot underscored courage, honor, motherland safeguard, and doctrinal firmness versus tyranny.
Rawat honored the unyielding Swaraj vow and honor sentinel; Nath the fearlessness paradigm spurring perpetual righteous strife.
Shivaji’s chronicle – from hill fort sanctuaries to Aurangzeb confrontations, treaty crafts, and eco-savvy realms – offers rich study. Congress leveraging this day strategically aligns party ethos with Shivaji’s swadeshi and samajik nyay planks. In broader canvas, it fuels conversations on historical reinterpretations, Maratha resurgence, and leveraging icons for pan-national appeal. Ultimately, these voices affirm Shivaji’s perpetual flame in India’s collective memory.
