Sharing stage with Uddhav, PM recalls contributions of Shivaji

New Delhi, June 14

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray received Prime Minister Narendra at INS Shikra today and was also present at the inauguration of the Jal Bhushan Building and Gallery of Revolutionaries at the Raj Bhavan.

Notably, in April Thackeray had skipped an event in Mumbai where PM Modi was honoured with the first Lata Mangeshkar award.

Addressing the gathering, the PM said Maharashtra had inspired the country in many fields. “There is a very rich legacy of social reformers from Jagatguru Shri Sant Tukaram Maharaj to Babasaheb Ambedkar. If we talk of Swarajya the lives of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj strengthen the sense of patriotism in every Indian even today,” the PM said.

The Prime Minister also noted the inclusion of ancient values and memories of freedom struggle in the architecture of Raj Bhavan and praised the spirit of turning Raj Bhavan into Lok Bhavan.

Jal Bhushan has been the official residence of the Governor of Maharashtra since 1885. Upon completing its lifespan, it was demolished and a new building was sanctioned in its place. All distinctive features of the old building have been preserved in the newly constructed building, according to an official statement.