Shivaji’s name will evoke nationalism, says Yogi Adityanath. Questioning “how Mughals can be our heroes”, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday decided to name the upcoming “Mughal Museum” in Agra after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, adding that the Maratha ruler’s name “will invoke a feeling of nationalism and self-esteem”. “Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced to name the under-construction Mughal Museum in Agra after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. “How can our heroes be Mughals?” he pointed out, saying “the very name of Shivaji will invoke a feeling of nationalism and self-esteem”. In the review meeting, the Chief Minister also took stock of projects worth over Rs 10 crore in Agra division, comprising Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri and Mathura districts.

Source: Indian Express September 14, 2020 22:51 UTC