Bhimavaram: The freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju represents the ethos of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, which has brought our nation together, Prime Minster Narendra Modi said.
The PM praised the independence warrior while speaking at Alluri Sitarama Raju's 125th birthday celebrations in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
"As India celebrates Azai ka Amrit Mahotsav, we alongside celebrate the 125th anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju. At the same time, 100 years of 'Rampa Kranti' for India's independence are also completed. I bow down my head and give a tribute to him," said PM Modi.
PM Modi emphasised that India's freedom movement is the story of sacrifice and perseverance across the country, stressing that it is not only the history of a few decades, locales, or individuals.
The Prime Minister stated that Sitaram Raju Garu's life path, from his birth to his sacrifice, is an inspiration to all of us. At the young age of 27, he gave his life in sacrifice for India's independence after dedicating his life to the rights of tribal society.
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