PM Narendra Modi today felicitated families of freedom fighters in Odisha. Speaking at the event, Shri Modi remarked, “It is unfortunate that the struggle for the country’s freedom got limited to a few families and instances whereas the struggle of independence was a people’s movement. It was about sacrifices people made for the country.”
PM Modi also said that tribal communities had played a vital role during the independence and hence the Government would initiate a digital exhibition displaying the valour of the tribal communities. He said that it would help spread the rich history and contributions made by several people among the youth.
India will never forget these courageous freedom fighters, who lost their lives so that fellow Indians can breathe the air of freedom.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2017
Laxmi Indira Panda joined the INA. She was undeterred in the effort to ensure that India is freed from colonial rule. pic.twitter.com/Ys6NkG9p5E
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2017
Lakshman Nayak galvanised people during the Quit India movement. The British tried everything to break his morale but he remained firm. pic.twitter.com/ZIMO92NcCc
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Raghunath Mohanty & Dibakar Parida were friends. They fought the British in Ranpur in 1939. They were hung in 1941. Naman to these martyrs. pic.twitter.com/OFf28Gxa89
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Chakara Bisoyee, Dora Bisoyee fearlessly fought the British in Kandhamal. In that era, the prize for Chakara Bisoyee was 10,000 rupees! pic.twitter.com/2L9xGeB2Rr
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A Panda at Puri, Chakhi Khuntia was drawn towards freeing India from colonialism. He worked closely with the army of Rani Laxmibai. pic.twitter.com/my9bhOcJyN
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Madho Singh was determined to free India from imperialist powers. He lost his sons while battling the British. He will always be remembered. pic.twitter.com/0SESQPLPdt
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2017
Veer Surendra Sai battled the British 1830s onwards & his struggles continued up till 1864 when we was arrested again & died in prison. pic.twitter.com/AfnfVfr8TX
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Rendo Majhi created many problems for the colonial forces at Kalahandi. He was eventually arrested & hung. Tributes to the brave martyr. pic.twitter.com/Bl2f8j9vX0
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2017
The courage of Krutibas Pattasani gave sleepless nights to the British. He even defeated the British at Banapur. pic.twitter.com/45xIyeQC7Z
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Pindiki Bahubalendra was a fearless warrior who battled the British at Cuttack & Puri. He was later arrested by the British & was martyred. pic.twitter.com/XuIihllhOL
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Samant Madhab Chandra Routray was an expert at guerrilla warfare. He was also known for his care towards the poor & the needy. pic.twitter.com/qxWSIjilzW
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Dama Subudgi Mangaraj was an able organiser. He went village to village to mobilise people. He was punished by the British & died in jail. pic.twitter.com/Tvla89jnoU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2017
An accomplished warrior, Dinabandhu Samantaray Mohapatra was responsible for protecting 12 forts & was at the forefront of resisting British pic.twitter.com/RwD7sKhYu9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2017
Baksi Jagabandhu integrated people from all walks of life in the struggle against colonialism. pic.twitter.com/JuncibGXts
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2017
Jayee Rajguru resisted colonialism tooth & nail. His leadership & valour will always be remembered. pic.twitter.com/NQLiRLl9VE
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2017
You would enjoy the next few Tweets, in which I will write about the freedom fighters & share a photo of my meeting with their relatives.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2017
Today I was privileged to join a very special programme in Bhubaneswar- I met relatives of leading freedom fighters of Odisha. pic.twitter.com/Cr3Fts7V9r
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2017
From the Paika warriors to Quit India, Odisha has a rich history of freedom fighters who fiercely resisted colonialism.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2017
