Pune, Feb. 19 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Thursday recalled former Deputy CM Ajit Pawar during her first public speech at an event organised to celebrate the Birth Anniversary of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Shivneri Fort in Pune.

Speaking on the occasion, the DCM expressed happiness and said that the day belongs to reaffirming the resolve towards self-respect, Swarajya, and good governance.

"Recently, I took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister. I took this oath during a challenging time, and at that moment, Jijamata was before my eyes. Jijamata not only gave birth to Shivaji Maharaj, but also taught him how to establish Swarajya and how to face crises with courage. This is the very inspiration that guides both ...