"Ever since the formation of our government at the centre in 2014, we have worked to preserve our heritage. Today, when we are taking the brave story of Lachit Borphukan to the people, it is not the honour of any individual, it is the honour of our glorious history," Rajnath Singh said.
"Did our country attain independence by sprinkling 'gau mutra' (cow urine)? Did this happen that cow urine was sprinkled and we got freedom? This was not the case, freedom fighters sacrificed their lives then we got independence," Uddhav Thackeray said.
Freedom fighters like Chandra Shekhar Azad, Ram Prasad Bismil real martyrs. The killings of former Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were accidents, said Uttarakhand BJP leader Ganesh Joshi.
Karnataka Minister of School Education, BC Nagesh on Wednesday said that it is our responsibility to ensure that the next generation knows about our freedom fighters.
Amid the controversy over Bollywood upcoming film 'Pathaan' song Besharam Rang for its costumes, Congress MP Rajeev Shukla came in support of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and said that he comes from the family of freedom fighters and he is "rashtra bhakt" (nationalist).
With an aim to give a platform to forgotten or lesser-known freedom fighters, a new memorial will be constructed, informed Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
SS Rajamouli has confirmed the sequel to RRR.RRR is a fictional story based on the lives of two Telugu freedom fighters, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. Ram Charan and Jr NTR played lead roles, respectively. The film collected over Rs 1200 crore worldwide. Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn an
Rajnath Singh urged the students to stay abreast with the latest developments taking place across the globe, but also ensure that the cultural traditions and values remain protected.
A three-day photo exhibition on freedom fighters on Wednesday attracted a crowd in Majuli Raas Mela. The exhibition was attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.