Varanasi, May 30 -- National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, on Friday, paid tribute to Ahilyabai Holkar, a visionary reformer, ahead of her 300th birth anniversary tomorrow (May 31).

As per Rahatkar, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation organised the event in Maharani Ahilyabai's honour.

While speaking with ANI, Rahatkar said, "This is the year of the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar. The Varanasi Municipal Corporation organised an event in her honour... She (Ahilyabai Holkar) established temples and served the people... She was a great ruler and a just leader."

Ahilyabai is remembered for her people-centric policies, deep commitment to economic and socio-cultural issues, especially those that affecte...