Camp : In a momentous ceremony, Lt Gen Ajai Kumar Singh, Army Commander, Southern Command, unveiled a majestic statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Pune Camp. The auspicious event, attended by Lt Gen PSS Pannu, former Colonel of the Regiment of the Maratha Light Infantry, marked the culmination of the 25-year association between Vijay Diwas Samaroh Samiti Karad and HQ Southern Command in organizing and celebrating Vijay Diwas at Karad.
The statue, a token of love and gratitude from the people of Karad to HQ Southern Command, was presented by Colonel Sambhaji Patil, founder member, president, and trustee of Vijay Diwas Samaroh Samiti, Karad. The pedestal of the statue, inaugurated today, meticulously details the legendary warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who embodied innate leadership during the mid-17th century.
During the ceremony, Lt Gen Singh reminisced about the illustrious tales of the valiant warrior, whose effective administration left an indelible mark on the minds of gallant Maratha warriors. Shivaji Maharaj revolutionized warfare by pioneering the concept of establishing a strategic network to challenge and overcome larger and more established adversaries. Lt Gen Singh emphasized that Shivaji’s military success not only showcased his exceptional strategic brilliance but also serves as a timeless source of inspiration for generations to come.
