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IN PHOTOS: CM Fadnavis unveils Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Navi Mumbai airport

Updated On: 06 June, 2026 08:40 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday unveiled the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Navi Mumbai international airport, marking the Shivrajyabhishek Din or the coronation day of the Maratha king. Pics/X

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The 20-foot bronze equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been installed at the airport. Pics/X
The 20-foot bronze equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been installed at the airport. Pics/X
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Calling the Coronation Day a sacred occasion, the chief minister said it marked the global acceptance of Hindavi Swarajya

Calling the Coronation Day a sacred occasion, the chief minister said it marked the global acceptance of Hindavi Swarajya

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The chief minister said he had earlier suggested the installation of the statue at the airport because it is located in Raigad district, which houses Raigad Fort, the capital of the Swarajya

The chief minister said he had earlier suggested the installation of the statue at the airport because it is located in Raigad district, which houses Raigad Fort, the capital of the Swarajya

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He expressed satisfaction that the monument was completed within eight months and congratulated Adani Airport Holdings Ltd and CIDCO for executing the project

He expressed satisfaction that the monument was completed within eight months and congratulated Adani Airport Holdings Ltd and CIDCO for executing the project

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"I am confident that every passenger arriving at or departing from this international airport will draw inspiration and energy from Maharaj's image, statue and memorial," Fadnavis said

"I am confident that every passenger arriving at or departing from this international airport will draw inspiration and energy from Maharaj's image, statue and memorial," Fadnavis said

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Among those present at the unveiling ceremony were Arun Bansal, Chief Executive Officer of Adani Airports Holdings Ltd, and Captain B.V.J.K. Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of Navi Mumbai International Airport, along with senior officials and dignitaries

Among those present at the unveiling ceremony were Arun Bansal, Chief Executive Officer of Adani Airports Holdings Ltd, and Captain B.V.J.K. Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of Navi Mumbai International Airport, along with senior officials and dignitaries

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