Remembering Rani Durgavati, the queen of the Gondwana empire, on her martyrdom day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared a heartfelt message on the social media platform X. In his post, he recalled her as a just ruler and a living symbol of women's power.
What Amit Shah Wrote
In his message, Amit Shah said Rani Durgavati fought with great bravery against the Mughal invaders to protect self-rule and her own culture, and laid down her life in that very struggle. He portrayed her as a ruler who never treated power as merely about authority, but tied it to the welfare of her people.
A Model of People-Centred Rule
The Home Minister described her reign as people-centred, noting that she had many temples and rest houses built for the good of society. According to him, her leadership stands as an example that a ruler's true purpose is to stay devoted to the welfare of the people.
A Symbol of Valour and Sacrifice
Rani Durgavati's life is seen as a symbol of valour, self-respect and sacrifice. The courage she showed in defending her homeland and culture continues to inspire to this day, a sentiment that Amit Shah's message also underlined.
Public Reaction
The post drew a large number of responses, with people praising Rani Durgavati's bravery and her subject-centred governance. Many called her a heroine who will keep inspiring generations and offered their salutes on her martyrdom day.
