Gandhinagar, Feb. 17 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday unveiled a 21-foot-tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji at Sector 21 in Gandhinagar.

Addressing the gathering at the event, he said it will inspire the city's people and youth by commemorating Shivaji Maharaj's courage and leadership in establishing Hindu Swaraj.

He said that young Shivaji Maharaj defied the odds to establish Hindu Swaraj despite Mughal rule and years of oppression, and praised his efforts to protect temples and promote resilience during challenging times.

Shah said, "It is a good day for me that the statue of Shivaji Maharaj has been installed. The 21-foot-tall statue will inspire the people and youth of Gandhinagar. When the darkness of slavery loomed lar...