‘Operation Sindoor finest example of defending Swaraj, envisioned by Chhatrapati Shivaji': Union Minister Amit Shah
Shah was addressing a gathering at the National Defence Academy (NDA) where he unveiled the equestrian statue of Bajirao I, the seventh Peshwa of the Maratha empire. The bronze statue is located next to the Cadet's Mess at the NDA.
In his speech, Shah said, 'Whenever a feeling of despair occupies my mind, I always think of young Chhatrapati Shivaji and Bajirao Peshwa. And then the feeling of despair vanishes. If they could do it in such adverse conditions, it is our duty to do it when the current situation is conducive'.
Shah further said, 'The responsibility of creating an India of Chhatrapati Shivaji's imagination lies with 140 crore Indians. When it was time to fight to establish Swaraj – self-rule, we fought. When a fight is required to defend the Swaraj, our forces and leadership will definitely do it. And Operation Sindoor is the finest example of it.'
The home minister also interacted with the cadets and officers of the NDA after the unveiling ceremony.
Shah, during his one-day visit to Pune, will take part in multiple events, including the inauguration of Jayraj Sports and Convention Centre in Kondhwa Budruk.
He will also visit the Balasaheb Deoras Hospital at Khadi Machine Chowk and attend the ground-breaking ceremony of PHRC Health City on Wadachiwadi Road.
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