GL Bajaj Commemorates Ahilyabai Holkar’s 300th Birth Anniversary with Smriti Irani and MP Mahesh Sharma

Greater Noida, 27 May 2025: GL Bajaj Educational Institutions had the honor of hosting Former Union Minister Smriti Irani and MP Dr. Mahesh Sharma on the momentous occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar — an epitome of visionary leadership, justice, and social reform.

During her inspiring address, Smriti Irani praised Rajmata Ahilyabai’s exemplary governance, welfare initiatives, and influential contribution to India’s freedom movement. She urged students to adopt Ahilyabai’s principles of service-oriented leadership, administrative excellence, and social justice in their personal and professional lives.

Dr. Mahesh Sharma emphasized that Ahilyabai Holkar’s leadership reflected India’s timeless values — where dharma, seva, and pragmatism coexisted. He said that today’s India needs leaders like her, who think beyond personal interest and work for collective upliftment.

Pankaj Agarwal, Vice Chairman of GL Bajaj Educational Institutions, Greater Noida/Mathura, added: GL Bajaj stands committed to preserving and promoting India’s cultural heritage and the values of its great leaders. Celebrating Ahilyabai Holkar is our tribute to timeless wisdom and exemplary womanhood.”

Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Bajaj, Director of GL Bajaj, shared, Our students must draw inspiration from the legacy of women like Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar. Her life proves that true leadership lies in compassion, strength, and vision.”

The event concluded with floral tributes and a pledge by the students to uphold the values of strong, ethical leadership inspired by Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar’s extraordinary legacy.