Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone of 'Shiv Smarak', the grand memorial of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by performing 'jal pujan'.
PM Modi visited the site in the Arabian Sea off the Mumbai coast, where the a mega memorial for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is to be built.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid solemn tribute to the brave security personnel who sacrificed their lives while defending the Parliament of India during the heinous terrorist attack on 13 December 2001.
The Prime Minister stated that the nation remembers with deep respect those who laid down their lives in the line of duty. He noted that their courage, alertness, and unwavering sense of responsibility in the face of grave danger remain an enduring inspiration for every citizen.
In a post on X, Shri Modi wrote:
“On this day, our nation remembers those who laid down their lives during the heinous attack on our Parliament in 2001. In the face of grave danger, their courage, alertness and unwavering sense of duty were remarkable. India will forever remain grateful for their supreme sacrifice.”
On this day, our nation remembers those who laid down their lives during the heinous attack on our Parliament in 2001. In the face of grave danger, their courage, alertness and unwavering sense of duty were remarkable. India will forever remain grateful for their supreme… pic.twitter.com/q8T26s1ogM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 13, 2025
