World news | Kolhapur’s Chhatrapati Yuvraj Sambhaji Maharaj Visits Monte Cassino War Memorial

Warsaw (Poland) | July 9 | Correspondent

(World news) Chhatrapati Yuvraj Sambhaji Maharaj of Kolhapur and his family paid a visit yesterday to the Monte Cassino War Memorial in Warsaw to pay tribute to the brave soldiers of the Second World War.

(World news) Speaking about the visit, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj said, “This war memorial, which bears witness to the extraordinary bravery of soldiers in World War II—especially the sacrifices of the Maratha Light Infantry—preserves the glorious legacy of India’s military tradition.”

(World news) The plaque installed at this site stands as a symbol of the historical friendship between India and Poland, a bond built not just through military cooperation, but also through shared humanitarian values. During the war, many Polish refugees displaced from their homeland were given shelter in the village of Valivade by the royal family of Kolhapur. This thread of cooperation and humanity still endures today.

Yuvraj Sambhaji Maharaj and Yuvrani Sanyogitaraaje Chhatrapati laid a wreath at the memorial, honoring all those who endured the painful journey through war, exile, and reconstruction.

The event was also graced by the presence of India’s Ambassador to Poland, Hon. Nagma Mallick. The visit served as a reminder of the long-standing friendship, cooperation, and humanitarian ties between India and Poland.

Yuvraj Sambhaji Maharaj further remarked, “Policies and agreements are the formal aspects of relationships, but true friendship and cooperation are shaped by the courage, empathy, and goodwill shown in times of crisis. This memorial is a living example of that.”