Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her birth anniversary and praised her lasting contributions to public welfare, cultural preservation and nation-building. He further said her dedication to society and her commitment to good governance continue to inspire generations across the country.
In a post on X, PM Modi offered his respects to Ahilyabai Holkar and described her as a symbol of intelligence, compassion and public service. He said the nation remembers her with great respect and honour for her unwavering efforts to improve the lives of her people.
The Prime Minister highlighted Ahilyabai Holkar’s role in strengthening India’s cultural heritage. He further praised Ahilyabai Holkar for restoring temples and pilgrimage sites and strengthening India’s cultural heritage.
PM Modi described her life as a model of patriotism, courage and good governance, highlighting her focus on public welfare and justice.
लोकमाता अहिल्याबाई होल्कर जी को उनकी जयंती पर कोटि-कोटि नमन! बुद्धिमत्ता, करुणा और जनकल्याण के प्रति अटूट निष्ठा को लेकर पूरा देश उन्हें आदर और सम्मान के साथ स्मरण करता है। उनका जीवन सुशासन, राष्ट्रभक्ति और सांस्कृतिक गौरव का एक उत्कृष्ट उदाहरण है। उन्होंने सदैव साहस और…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 31, 2026
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to the revered queen, praising her visionary and people-centric leadership.
Tributes to one of the greatest queens, whose visionary leadership and dedication to public welfare shaped a legacy of people-centric governance, Punyashlok Rajmata Ahilyadevi Holkar, on her Birth Anniversary!
न्यायप्रिय, तत्त्वज्ञानी, दूरदर्शी, पराक्रमी, धर्मनिष्ठ, पुण्यश्लोक… pic.twitter.com/ZWHWvlzvpv
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 31, 2026
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also remembered her as a skilled administrator and champion of justice.
एक अतिशय कुशल प्रशासक, उत्तम संघटक, न्यायप्रिय व दूरदृष्टी असलेल्या लोक कल्याणकारी पुण्यश्लोक राजमाता #अहिल्यादेवी_होळकर यांना जयंतीदिनी विनम्र अभिवादन! #AhilyadeviHolkar pic.twitter.com/fpH8Pe9JCK
— Eknath Shinde – एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) May 31, 2026
Born in 1725 in present-day Maharashtra, Ahilyabai Holkar ruled the Maratha Malwa kingdom and earned recognition for her reforms, philanthropy and restoration of temples and public infrastructure.
Nearly three centuries after her birth, Ahilyabai Holkar’s legacy continues to inspire Indians through her values of service, leadership, justice and dedication to the nation.
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