Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary on Tuesday.
Remembering Magal Pandey, PM Modi said, “The great Mangal Pandey is synonymous with courage and determination. He ignited the spark of patriotism at a very critical period of our history and inspired countless people. Remembering him on his birth anniversary. Had paid tributes to his statue in Meerut earlier this year.”
PM Modi earlier paid floral tribute to the statue of Mangal Pandey in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut.
Moreover, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also paid tribute to Mangal Pandey and said he inspired many to join the freedom struggle.
“My tributes to the valiant freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary. He spearheaded the 1857 sepoy mutiny against unjust British rule and inspired many to join the freedom struggle. He will always be remembered for his invaluable role in India’s freedom movement.”
Mangal Pandey was the first freedom fighter of India and played an essential role in the first significant rebellion against the British Empire in 1857. In the British East India Company, Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI).