Gandhiji inspired freedom struggles and rights movements across the world: Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan

Vijayawada, August 14 (prajaamaravathi): Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswabhusan Harichandan unveiled the 30-feet mural statue of Mahatma Gandhi and a plaque at the Freedom Fighters’ Building at a programme organized by Sarvodaya Trust here on Sunday. The programme was organized by Sarvodaya Trust on the occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, commemorating 75 years of India’s Independence.

Speaking at the programme, Governor Sri Harichandan said he was happy to learn that the Sarvodaya Trust was established in 1995 to maintain Gandhi Vignana Mandiram and to develop the premises into a place of educational and tourism attraction and ever since it has been functioning with the active participation of family members of the freedom fighters and like-minded social activists and philanthropists and others. He appreciated the mission of the Krishna District Freedom Fighters Association to serve as a nerve centre for the Gandhian Philosophy, and propagating the spirit of National Freedom Movement in the society for generations.

The Governor said that 75 years ago, India became free from British rule, on the historic day of 15th August 1947, as a culmination of several movements and struggle for freedom like the Paik Rebellion led by Buxi Jagabhandu in 1817, the First War of Independence of 1857, Non-cooperation movement of 1920, Dandi March of 1930, Quit India Movement of 1942 etc. The hard-fought independence was achieved through the efforts of many revolutionary freedom fighters.

He further said Mahatma Gandhiji is revered as Father of the Nation, for his immense contribution and sacrifice for India’s independence as he not only ushered the country towards freedom, but he also became an inspiration for many freedom struggles and rights movements across the world.

The Governor recalled the iconic call given by Netaji Subhash Chandra Brose during his speech to members of the Indian National Army in Burma in 1944, saying that ‘Give me blood, I shall give you freedom’ and the unveiling of a hologram statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate by the Prime Minister, where his grand statue will be installed.

He also mentioned about the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of legendary freedom fighter, Alluri Sitaram Raju at Bhimavaram launched by the Prime Minister on 4th July 2022, and unveiling a 30-feet bronze statue of Sitarama Raju in Bhimavaram and that these measures complement the spirit of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and represent the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat - Shrestha Bharat’ uniting the country as one Nation.”

Sri Rajat Bhargava, Special Chief Secretary, Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Former Minister Sri Mandali Buddha Prasad, Sri S. Dilli Rao, Collector, NTR District, Dr. G.V. Mohan Prasad, President Sarvodaya Trust, Smt. Manorama, Freedom fighter, Dr.M.C. Das, Member, Sarvodaya Trust, Sri Motukuri Venkateswara Rao,

Secretary, Sarvodaya Trust, several freedom Fighters and their family members have attended the programme.