UP News: freedom fighter immortal martyr Gulab Singh Lodhi On his 91st martyrdom day, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute by offering flowers at his statue at Jhandewala Park in Aminabad, Lucknow. The Chief Minister said that at the age of only 32, Gulab Singh Lodhi hoisted the tricolor challenging the British rule and sacrificed his life for the freedom of the country.
The tricolor was hoisted on 23 August 1935
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told that 23 August 1935 Gulab Singh Lodhi hoisted the Indian tricolor in Jhandewala Park challenging the British rule. At that time the tricolor was the symbol of the country's independence. After his courage, the British government opened fire on him and he was martyred.
CM Yogi said that the sacrifice of Gulab Singh Lodhi became a golden chapter of the freedom movement for the coming generations. About 12 years after his sacrifice, India got independence from British rule.
Was born in a farmer family
Birth of Gulab Singh Lodhi An ordinary farmer family of Unnao in 1903 Happened in. According to the Chief Minister, he had strong feelings about the country's independence since childhood. He actively participated in the freedom movement and sacrificed his life for the freedom of the country in Lucknow.
Naming of institutions after Gulab Singh Lodhi
Uttar Pradesh government to preserve the memory of Gulab Singh Lodhi in Unnao Park, Health Center and Police Training College Is named after him. The Chief Minister said that the government is continuously working to pass on the memories of freedom fighters and martyrs to the coming generations.
Respect to other great men and brave women also
The stadium in Aligarh and the new battalion of PAC in Badaun have been named after the brave woman Avantibai Lodhi in the state. Name of PAC women battalion of Lucknow Amazon Uda Devi Pasi And the name of the new PAC women battalion of Gorakhpur Veerangana Jhalkari Bai Kori Named after. Auraiya's new medical college Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar Has been named.
About Rs 500 crore for monuments
CM Yogi said that the state government has taken steps to preserve the memories of great men. around Rs 500 crore The amount has been approved. With this, work like covering the statues of great men including Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, Sadhguru Ravidas and Maharishi Valmiki, creating new parks and protecting the existing sites will be done.
The Chief Minister said that it is the responsibility of the present generation to keep alive the memories of great men who sacrificed everything for the freedom and honor of the country. The Uttar Pradesh government will continue the work of preserving his contribution through monuments and institutions in this direction.