Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid homage to Maharana Pratap on his birth anniversary, calling him an enduring symbol of courage and national pride.
The Prime Minister stated that Maharana Pratap’s unwavering commitment to the motherland continues to inspire generations.
Maharana Pratap’s Spirit Lives On, Says PM
In his message on social media platform X, PM Modi praised the legendary warrior’s bravery in defending the country’s honour.
He said that Maharana Pratap’s life, dedicated to the nation, would forever remain a guiding light for all Indians.
देश के अमर सेनानी महाराणा प्रताप को उनकी जयंती पर कोटि-कोटि नमन। मातृभूमि के स्वाभिमान की रक्षा के लिए उन्होंने जिस साहस और शौर्य का परिचय दिया था, वह आज भी हमारे वीर-वीरांगनाओं के लिए पथ-प्रदर्शक बना है। मां भारती को समर्पित उनका पराक्रमी जीवन देशवासियों को सदैव प्रेरित करता…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 9, 2025
Widespread Tributes From BJP Leadership
Senior BJP leaders across India also remembered the Mewar ruler’s valour.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma described Maharana Pratap as the ‘powerful roar of Indian self-respect’ and a ‘Veer Shiromani’ who symbolised sacrifice and patriotism.
“Your sacrificial life will continue to inspire all of us to serve the nation for ages to come,” Sharma wrote on X.
भारतीय स्वाभिमान की ओजस्वी हुंकार, राष्ट्रनायक, ‘हिंदुआ सूर्य’ वीर शिरोमणि महाराणा प्रताप की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि नमन।
आपका बलिदानी जीवन युग-युगांतर तक हम सभी को राष्ट्र उपासना के लिए प्रेरित करता रहेगा। pic.twitter.com/SjDZmUJwKG
— Bhajanlal Sharma (@BhajanlalBjp) May 9, 2025
Yogi Adityanath Praises Maharana Pratap’s Democratic Spirit
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid heartfelt tribute, referring to Maharana Pratap as the ‘eternal voice of independence’ and the ‘bright flag of sacrifice’.
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He hailed the warrior’s democratic values and unwavering resolve to protect religion, country, and dignity.
CM Adityanath has previously criticised what he termed as historical distortion during the Congress era, alleging that Maharana Pratap’s heroism was downplayed in favour of Mughal emperor Akbar.
‘हिंदुआ सूर्य’ भारत माता के महान सपूत, राष्ट्र नायक, वीर शिरोमणि महाराणा प्रताप की पावन जयंती के अवसर पर आज लखनऊ में उनकी प्रतिमा पर पुष्पांजलि अर्पित कर उन्हें नमन किया।
स्वदेश और स्वधर्म के लिए उनका त्याग और बलिदान वर्तमान और भावी पीढ़ी के लिए सदैव प्रेरणा बना रहेगा।
उनके… pic.twitter.com/CnFCl5786K
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) May 9, 2025
A Warrior Who Inspired The World
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated Maharana Pratap’s global influence.
He said the warrior had become a symbol of resistance for freedom fighters and even inspired Vietnamese people during their struggle against the United States in the Vietnam War.
“Maharana Pratap’s name evoked strong emotions of love and sacrifice for the motherland,” Singh had stated in an earlier address.
A Legacy Of Courage And Sacrifice
Maharana Pratap, born on 9 May 1540, ruled the kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan.
He is best remembered for his heroic resistance against Mughal emperor Akbar, particularly during the Battle of Haldighati in 1576.
As the nation marked his birth anniversary, political leaders and citizens alike honoured the memory of a ruler who placed duty above comfort and sacrifice above surrender.
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