Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Receives Mahadji Shinde Rashtriya Gaurav Award (Watch Video)

New Delhi (February 11, 2025): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde received the Mahadji Shinde Rashtriya Gaurav Award at New Maharashtra Sadan on Tuesday. The award, presented by Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP -SP) President Sharad Pawar. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also attended the event.

सरहद संस्थेतर्फे महादजी शिंदे राष्ट्र गौरव पुरस्काराने उपमुख्यमंत्री मा.ना.श्री. एकनाथजी शिंदे साहेबांचा सन्मान !#Shivsena#EknathShindepic.twitter.com/jTq7ulFke7

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After receiving the honor, Shinde expressed his gratitude to the organizers. "I would like to thank the organisers for giving me (Mahadji Shinde) Rashtriya Gaurav Award," Dy CM Shinde said.

VIDEO | "I would like to thank the organisers for giving me (Mahadji Shinde) Rashtriya Gaurav Award," says Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde (@mieknathshinde) on receiving Mahadji Shinde Rashtriya Gaurav Award from NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar at New Maharashtra Sadan in… pic.twitter.com/T9Z4UpyWvX

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The Mahadji Shinde Rashtriya Gaurav Award includes a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a certificate of honor, a memento, and the traditional Shindeshahi turban.

Mahadji Shinde was a key military commander and strategist of the Maratha Empire. Born in 1730, he led the Shinde dynasty, later known as the Scindia dynasty of Gwalior. After the Battle of Panipat, he played a crucial role in restoring Maratha power in North India.