Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her birth anniversary. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that the entire nation remembers her with respect and honor for her intelligence, compassion, and unwavering dedication to public welfare.

The Prime Minister noted that Ahilyabai’s life is an exemplary model of good governance, patriotism, and cultural pride.

He said that Ahilyabai always led with courage and a commitment to duty. Mr Modi emphasised that Ahilyabai made unparalleled contributions, from the reconstruction of sacred temples and pilgrimage sites across the country to ensuring justice and welfare for all.

The Prime Minister added that Ahilyabai further strengthened India’s cultural consciousness and her devotion to society, culture, and nation-building will continue to inspire every generation of the country.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tributes to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her birth anniversary. In a social media post, Mr Singh said that Ahilyabai made justice, good governance and public service the core principles of her rule, setting an exemplary model of public welfare.

He said that through the preservation and reconstruction of numerous pilgrimage sites, temples and cultural heritage structures across the country, Ahilyabai infused new vitality into India’s eternal consciousness.

He added that her spirit of service to the nation and society, as well as her dedication to the country’s cultural glory, will continue to inspire generations to come.