<span style="color: #222222;">Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary today. Mr. Naidu said that Chhatrapati Shivaji  Maharaj was a legendary Maratha warrior king  and was a devout patriot, outstanding administrator, exceptional strategist and a benevolent ruler. Mr. Naidu said that his heroic life continues to inspire every Indian.<br />''<br />''Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary today. Remembering Chhatrapati Shivaji as an immortal son of Mother India, Mr. Modi said that the saga of indomitable courage, valour and intelligence of the great Maratha ruler will keep inspiring countrymen for ages.<br />''<br />''Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar remembered Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as a great warrior and strategist of India. He extended best wishes to everyone on the occasion of his birth anniversary today.</span><br />