New Delhi, February 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary. Taking to X, PM Modi posted that Shivaji Maharaj’s valour and vision laid the foundation for Swarajya (self-rule). “I pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. His valour and visionary leadership laid the foundation for Swarajya, inspiring generations to uphold the values of courage and justice,” wrote the PM in his post. He further said that Shivaji inspires us to build a strong, self-reliant and prosperous India.
PM Modi also posted a video clip in honour of the great king. He said for him he is not just a name or a king but “Shivaji is a God and there is nothing bigger than God”. The PM said in the video, “…so many years have passed by but his values, and commitments continue to inspire us today… and based on these values, we have to complete the next 25 years of Amrit Kal… this journey will be to make India of Shivaji’s dreams .. this journey will be of swaraj, good governance and Atmanirbharta… this journey will be of Viksit Bharat..” Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025 Wishes: PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi and Other Leaders Extend Greetings on Shivaji Maharaj’s Birth Anniversary.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Shivaji Maharaj’s unmatched courage, commitment to justice and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people continue to inspire all. In a post on X, he wrote, “I bow to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on his Jayanti. His unmatched courage, commitment to justice and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people continue to inspire us. Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy of selfless service, integrity and resilience will pave the way for prosperity and peace for coming generations.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote in Marathi (loosely translated as): “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who declared ‘Hindavi Swarajya’, embodied a life of principles, duty, and religious devotion. He fought against the fanatic invaders, protecting the flag of eternal pride and dharma. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will forever be remembered as a nation-builder. On Shiv Jayanti, a tribute to the symbol of unparalleled courage, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj!” Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025 Date, History and Significance: Know About Shiv Jayanti Celebrations in Maharashtra Marking Maratha Warrior King’s 395th Birth Anniversary.
In Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar attended Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj birth anniversary celebrations at Shivneri Fort, Junnar. They also interacted with children and the event featured cultural performances celebrating Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy.
CM Devendra Fadnavis while paying tributes to Shivaji posted on X, “His governance was as remarkable as his conquests, still inspiring generations. On his Birth Anniversary, salutations to a benevolent ruler and a master strategist, the Founder of Hindavi Swarajya, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj!” “Tributes to a great conqueror with the vision of Akhand Bharat, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Birth Anniversary! …Jai Bhavani! Jai Shivaji! Honouring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of Hindavi Swarajya on his Birth Anniversary!” CM Fadnavis added in his post.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 19, 2025 11:16 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025 is marked on Wednesday, February 19. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, also known as Shiv Jayanti, marks the 395th birth anniversary of the great Marathi warrior king. This annual commemoration is an important observance for followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and is a crucial celebration across Maharashtra. Also known as Shiv Jayanti, it celebrates Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary with great fervour and enthusiasm across the country. As we celebrate Shiv Jayanti 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate it, and more. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025 Wishes: PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi and Other Leaders Extend Greetings on Shivaji Maharaj’s Birth Anniversary.
When is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025?
Every year, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated on February 19. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born at the Shivneri fort on the third day of the Krishna Paksha of the Phalgun month in the year 1551 of the Shalivahan Shaka. According to the Julian calendar, this date falls on February 19, 1630. This is the reason that Shiv Jayanti is observed every year on this date. However, some Hindus also mark Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti according to the Hindu Lunisolar calendar. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, according to the Hindu calendar, will be marked on March 17.
Significance of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
The celebration of Shiv Jayanti is considered to be one of the most important observances for followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The noted Maratha leader continues to be worshipped as one of the most righteous and vigilant kings of the Maratha Raj. His birth anniversary is therefore seen as the perfect time to share the stories and folktales surrounding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. People also decorate statues of Chhatrapati Shivaji and take out processions to commemorate this day with all the valour and enthusiasm. Bank Holiday on February 19: Banks To Remain Closed in Maharashtra on Wednesday on Occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Birth Anniversary.
Shiv Jayanti is also a state-wide holiday in Maharashtra. Followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and political leaders organise various grand events and celebrations to mark this festive and joyous occasion. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025!
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 19, 2025 10:50 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, also known as Shiv Jayanti, celebrated on February 19, marks the birth anniversary of the great Maratha warrior and founder of the Maratha Empire, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Born in 1630, he is revered for his valor, strategic brilliance, and vision of Swarajya (self-rule). His leadership laid the foundation for a strong and independent Maratha kingdom, inspiring generations with his ideals of justice, governance, and military prowess. To commemorate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025 on February 19, we bring you Shiv Jayanti 2025 messages, HD images, greetings, wallpapers and quotes to celebrate the birth anniversary of the great Maratha warrior.
Shiv Jayanti is observed with great enthusiasm, especially in Maharashtra, where Shivaji Maharaj holds a legendary status. People pay tribute to him by organising processions, cultural programs, and speeches highlighting his achievements. Statues and memorials of Shivaji are adorned with flowers, and historical plays depicting his life and battles are performed to educate and inspire the younger generation. As you observe Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025, share these Shiv Jayanti 2025 messages, HD images, greetings, wallpapers and quotes. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Get Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year.
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Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy extends beyond his military conquests; he was a just and progressive ruler who implemented effective administrative policies. He promoted religious tolerance, protected women’s rights, and encouraged local trade. His naval strategies and forts remain a testament to his genius, making him one of the most influential leaders in Indian history. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is more than just a celebration—it is a reminder of the values of courage, patriotism, and good governance. His life continues to inspire leaders, historians, and citizens alike. On this day, people remember his unwavering commitment to his people and his relentless pursuit of justice, making him a timeless symbol of strength and integrity.
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Shivaji Jayanti, also called Shiv Jayanti or Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti, is celebrated in India, especially Maharashtra, every year with a lot of joy and fervour. Shivaji Jayanti 2025 falls on Wednesday, February 19. It marks the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj, the greatest Maratha warrior and king. He was a wise and renowned king and a strategic warrior who won several battles. He was known for his justice, courage, and valour, and his bravery and dedication to his people are remembered till date. To know more about Shivaji Maharaj, watch the Rakkt, Indian History video below. When Is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025? Know Shiv Jayanti Date, History, Significance and Rituals To Mark the Birth Anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj.
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TEL AVIV – The Trump administration will do more than its predecessor to combat the tidal wave of Jew-hatred unleashed by Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, Israeli Minister for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli told Fox News Digital.
Chikli noted that, when confirmed, the new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, former Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., will enter into one of the epicenters of the global assault on the Jewish people and their state.
“We saw Stefanik at the hearing on campus antisemitism in Congress,” he said, noting that once confirmed as a senior member of the Trump administration she will be “stationed in one of the most hostile arenas: the U.N.” Chikli added that she’s “A warrior against antisemitism, we are very happy with her appointment.”
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Former Rep. Elise Stefanik, the nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, attends her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Jan. 21, 2025.(Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
In December 2023, Stefanik was widely praised during a congressional hearing on the explosion of antisemitism at American universities. She asked the presidents of Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Institute of Technology if calling for genocide against Jews violated their codes of conduct.
A year later, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled the U.S. House of Representatives Staff Report on Antisemitism, compiled by six congressional committees.
Chikli told Fox News Digital four actionable measures to curb the phenomenon: “Enforcing strict compliance with Title VI to prohibit discrimination and address antisemitism on campus; withholding federal funding to institutions that boycott Israel or tolerate antisemitic behavior; requiring universities to disclose foreign contributions and tightening government oversight; and revoking funding and tax exemptions for groups and universities that propagate antisemitism or support terror-related activities.”
Anti-Israel demonstrations continued in New York City Tuesday on Columbia University’s campus.(AP/Yuki Iwamura)
“This report from the speaker of the House shows that this [Trump] administration is highly committed to countering antisemitism,” Chikli said.
In her new role, Stefanik has also promised to fight Jew-hatred at Turtle Bay, which she described as a “den of antisemitism.”
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“Even before the barbaric terrorist attacks by Hamas on Oct. 7, the U.N. has continuously betrayed Israel and betrayed America, acting as an apologist for Iran and their terrorist proxies,” Stefanik said in November after her nomination.
During her Senate confirmation on Tuesday, she said the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), a conduit for international aid to the Palestinians, should be “at the bottom of the list” of organizations to receive American funding.
In January 2024, then-President Joe Biden halted funding to UNRWA after Israel released evidence that the agency’s staff participated in the Oct. 7 massacre.
Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli(Shahar Azran/Getty Images/File)
According to Chikli, UNRWA effectively serves as Hamas’s educational system, which in turn makes it the engine fueling antisemitism throughout Gaza and Palestinian-administered territories in the West Bank, known by Israelis as Judea and Samaria.
“It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a village to raise a terrorist. And if you put a child in UNRWA schools, you can be sure that he will graduate with the mindset of a terrorist,” Chikli told Fox News Digital.
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“[Palestinian children] will learn to admire suicide bombers, Hamas Nukhba terrorists who butchered innocent people. They go to schools named after terrorists, with textbooks that include math problems about how many Israeli soldiers were attacked or how many stones were thrown at them,” he continued.
“That is why it is critical to make sure UNRWA is shut down,” he added.
In October, the Israeli parliament banned UNRWA from operating in the Jewish state. The law takes effect on Jan. 30.
Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, holds a press conference in Jerusalem on Oct. 27, 2023.(Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images)
A spokesperson for Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid told Fox News Digital that “the government and the international community has had 90 days to find alternatives to UNRWA.”
He declined to say whether Lapid was in contact with the Trump administration to discuss “day after” plans once UNRWA ceases operations.
In August, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini confirmed the probable involvement of at least 19 UNRWA employees in the Oct.7 massacre, saying that “the evidence – if authenticated and corroborated – could indicate that the UNRWA staff members may have been involved in the attacks.”
A general view of the United Nations building New York City, NY on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Traffic is increased at this time of year as the United Nations General Assembly hosts leaders from around the world.(Julia Bonavita for Fox News Digital)
He later confirmed that at least nine UNRWA staffers were fired after an internal probe.
UNRWA Director of Communications Juliette Touma told Fox News Digital that “we are committed to staying and delivering [aid] in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and East Jerusalem, until we cannot.”
“UNRWA has the most robust systems in place in comparison to other United Nations agencies when it comes to the adherence to the principle of neutrality with regards to our programs that we do and our staff,” she said.
Asked whether the organization has put together a plan for ongoing operations once the Israeli ban kicks in, she said, “We have not.”
Ayelet Samerano’s son, Yonatan, was kidnapped by a terrorist who also reportedly worked for UNRWA on Oct. 7, 2023. A video of the terrorist dragging Yonatan’s lifeless body into a car went viral.
Memorials at the site of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack on the Supernova music festival near Kibbutz Re’im, Israel, on Monday, May 27, 2024. (Kobi Wolf/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“I will not let it go. I am pressuring the government very hard for the law, which passed in the Knesset, to be implemented,” Samerano told Fox News Digital. “I didn’t know UNRWA before, but then I investigated and found many documents that prove it’s involved in terror. That they were involved in taking hostages on Oct. 7 and holding kidnapped Israelis in their homes and buildings means there is no reason for this organization to continue to exist.”
“We must ensure that UNRWA will be replaced by another organization that will help the Gazans and make sure terror does not infiltrate them,” she continued. “People outside of Gaza and interested in real peace must teach a new curriculum that will create opportunities for Gazans, not terror.”
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Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon told Fox News Digital that Stefanik is “a staunch ally of Israel and of the Jewish people.”
“She leads with moral clarity and a strong commitment to justice and truth,” he said. “I am looking forward to working with her at the U.N., where the demonization and distortions about Israel are out of control.”
