Amid Kshatriya stir, PM Modi showers praise on Rajputs, meets Jamnagar royal
Rupala over his remarks on erstwhile 'maharajas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the scion of the Jamnagar royal family and praised the community for its sacrifices. Rupala is the BJP candidate for the Rajkot Lok Sabha seat, which goes to polls on May 7.
Ahead of his poll rally in Jamnagar on Thursday evening, Modi met Jam Saheb Shatrusalyasinhji at his residence in the city.
«Upon reaching Jamnagar, went to the residence of Jam Saheb Shri Shatrusalyasinhji and had a wonderful interaction with him. Meeting him is always a delight. His warmth and wisdom are exemplary,» Modi said on X.
He also shared photos of Shatrusalyasinhji, the last person to hold the title of Maharaja of Nawanagar, putting a 'halari paghdi' (royal turban) on Modi's head.
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Later, Modi reached the rally venue wearing the headgear.
Addressing the rally, Modi recalled the battle of Bhuchar Mori, which was fought in 1591 between the army of Kathiawar led by Nawanagar State and the Mughal army at the Bhuchar Mori plateau near Dhrol in Jamnagar district.
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