"Narendra Modi in Raigad, the land of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji"
"Narendra Modi pays rich tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji at his Samadhi"
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"Shivaji Maharaj integrated people. He took everyone along and worked towards the goal: Narendra Modi"
"Chhatrapati Shivaji sowed dreams for our nation. Those dreams are calling us: Narendra Modi"
"Chhatrapati Shivaji lived the Mantra of Sarva Pantha Sambhava: Narendra Modi"
" See Chhatrapati Shivaji’s contribution towards good governance and human management: Narendra Modi"

On Sunday 5th January 2014 Shri Narendra Modi visited the historic land of Raigad in Maharashtra. Shri Modi paid rich tributes to one of the greatest sons of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and visited his Samadhi. He addressed a programme organised by Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan. Shri Modi affirmed that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj would always be remembered as a person who integrated everyone, took everyone along and worked towards the goal of a Bhavya and Divya Bharat. He pointed that Chhatrapati Shivaji lived the Mantra of Sarva Pantha Sambhava. “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was fighting for the pride of India. His was not a fight to grab power but it was a fight to save India from slavery,” avowed Shri Modi.

Narendra Modi in Raigad, the land of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji

Shri Modi said that he is extremely delighted to come to Raigad and added that in every part of this historic land there are dreams that were sown by none other than Shivaji Maharaj. He stated, “In every part of this land, dreams of a Bhavya and Divya Bharat have been sown. These dreams are calling us. Shivaji Maharaj sowed dreams for our nation. Bowing to this land, it should be our dream to create a Bhavya and Divya Bharat.” Shri Modi went on to say, “There should be an India where there is no poverty, where our youth have jobs and where an Indian can walk with his or her head held high in every part of the world.”

Shri Modi rightly pointed that only remembering Chhatrapati Shivaji of the battle field was one thing but it is equally true that he leaves behind a strong contribution in the fields of good governance and human management. He added that Chhatrapati Shivaji realized the importance of the seas and this was not only for war but also for maritime trade. Shri Modi recalled the importance Shivaji Maharaj gave to building a navy.  Shri Modi also recalled Shivaji Maharaj’s vision for good governance be it in irrigation or several other fields.

Narendra Modi in Raigad, the land of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji

He stated that foreigners may have described Chhatrapati Shivaji as anything but in every Indian language Shivaji Maharaj is remembered. Shri Modi shared that from Rabindranath Tagore to Lala Lajpat Rai and Veer Savarkar, every great has remembered Chhatrapati Shivaji. He also congratulated all the efforts that have been made to share the greatness of Shivaji Maharaj with the future generations.

Shri Modi concluded his speech with a hope that India be blessed with good governance, skill and an India that can contribute a lot to the world. He also sought the blessings of Jija Mata and Chhatrapati Shivaji for that.

President of the Maharashtra BJP and MLA in the Maharashtra Assembly Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council Shri Vinod Tawde and Shiv Sena MP Shri Anant Geete were present on the occasion.

Narendra Modi in Raigad, the land of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji

Narendra Modi in Raigad, the land of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji

Narendra Modi in Raigad, the land of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji

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Prime Minister recalls the courage of those impacted by Partition on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
August 14, 2026
PM shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the power of hard work and human endeavor

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today stated that as we mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, we recall the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition. He noted that it was a moment in history that tore apart several lives, where families were uprooted, loved ones were lost, and immense suffering was endured.

The Prime Minister highlighted that at the same time, overcoming this, people rebuilt their lives from nothing, turned adversity into achievement, and contributed immensely to our nation’s progress. He observed that their life journeys remind us of the strength of the human spirit. Shri Modi expressed hope that this day may deepen our resolve to preserve harmony and brotherhood in our nation and collectively work towards building a Viksit Bharat.

The Prime Minister offered his heartfelt tributes to all those countrymen who, emerging from that horrific period, made invaluable contributions to the progress of the country. He stated that through their courage and capability, they showed how resolutions are accomplished even in adverse circumstances. Shri Modi called upon everyone to further strengthen the national spirit of goodwill and solidarity.

Sharing a Subhashitam, the Prime Minister emphasized that it is through hard work, enterprise, and dedicated effort that diverse arts, science, technological skills, craftsmanship, and innovations flourish, paving the way for success. He added that therefore, one should not remain dependent on fate; rather, one should move steadily towards one's goals with courage, diligence, and persistent effort, for it is human endeavor that shapes destiny.

In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister wrote:

"Today we mark #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay. We recall the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition. It was a moment in history that tore apart several lives…families were uprooted, loved ones were lost and immense suffering was endured.

At the same time, overcoming this, people rebuilt their lives from nothing, turned adversity into achievement and contributed immensely to our nation’s progress. Their life journeys remind us of the strength of the human spirit.

May this day deepen our resolve to preserve harmony and brotherhood in our nation and collectively work towards building a Viksit Bharat."

"विभाजन विभीषिका स्मृति दिवस पर उन सभी देशवासियों का हृदय से नमन, जिन्होंने उस वीभत्स दौर से निकलकर देश की प्रगति में अमूल्य योगदान दिया। उन्होंने अपने साहस और सामर्थ्य से दिखाया कि कैसे विपरीत परिस्थितियों में भी संकल्पों को सिद्ध किया जाता है। आइए, सद्भावना और एकजुटता की राष्ट्रीय भावना को और सशक्त करें।

उद्यमस्य प्रसादेन दृश्यन्ते विविधाः कलाः।
कातरा एव जल्पन्ति यद् भाव्यं तद् भविष्यति॥”

It is through hard work, enterprise and dedicated effort that diverse arts, science, technological skills, craftsmanship and innovations flourish, paving the way for success. Therefore, one should not remain dependent on fate; rather, one should move steadily towards one's goals with courage, diligence and persistent effort, for it is human endeavor that shapes destiny.