New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to the nation’s great warrior and the immortal symbol of valour and prowess, Maharana Pratap, on his birth anniversary.

PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “A respectful tribute to the nation’s great warrior and the immortal symbol of valour and prowess—Maharana Pratap—on his birth anniversary. He dedicated his entire life to safeguarding the honour, dignity, and glory of his motherland. The sagas of his indomitable courage and unwavering self-respect will continue to kindle the flame of patriotism in the hearts of the countrymen for ages to come.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to social media ‘X’ and said, “My humble obeisance to Maharana Pratap—the eternal symbol of indomitable courage, self-respect, and devotion to the nation—on the occasion of his birth anniversary.”

“A supreme source of inspiration for liberty, self-esteem, and sacrifice in Indian history, Maharana Pratap dedicated every single moment of his life to the defence of his motherland, faith, and culture, and to upholding their dignity. Despite facing adverse circumstances, deprivation, and struggles, he never once compromised on his principles,” he said.

Union Home Minister Shah further said that Maharana Pratap’s unparalleled valour continue to ignite the spirit of patriotism.

“Maharana Pratap’s unparalleled valour and his unwavering devotion to his motherland continue to ignite the spirit of patriotism in the heart of every Indian to this day,” he said.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath also paid tribute to Maharana Pratap and said, “I pay my humble tributes on the auspicious birth anniversary of Mother India’s immortal son—the timeless voice of independence, the radiant banner of sacrifice and selflessness, the ‘Sun of the Hindus,’ and the paragon of valour—Maharana Pratap.”

“Your indomitable courage and total self-sacrifice in defence of the motherland’s glory and dignity shall continue, for ages to come, to inspire the Indian people to stand unwavering against injustice and to uphold unwavering devotion to the nation,” CM Yogi said.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also paid tribute and said, “Humble tributes to the Warrior King of Mewar, whose legacy of courage and dedication is the foundation of our pride, Maharana Pratap Ji, on his Birth Anniversary.”

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also extended humble obeisance and said, “The great warrior and paragon of valour, Maharana Pratap Ji, was a symbol of indomitable courage, extraordinary bravery, and unwavering resolve. On the occasion of his birth anniversary today, I offer him my humble obeisance.”

–IANS

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