Telangana agitation was inspired by Gandhi’s peaceful struggle: KCR
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Stating that India showcased to the world that peace was essentially the most highly effective weapon to struggle for the rights, the Telangana Chief Minister, K. Chandrashekhara Rao inaugurated the Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav — the seventy fifth Independence Day celebrations — at Public Gardens right here.
The Chief Minister mentioned the ‘father of the nation’ an apostle of peace and he inspired not simply the nation however folks around the globe taking over the mighty British simply by peaceful strategies. “It is our responsibility to tell the younger generation about the sacrifices made by our freedom fighter and how Mahatma Gandhi led the nation to achieve Independence,” he mentioned.
Drawing parallel to the Telangana agitation, Mr. Rao mentioned he too was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s peaceful protests whereas chalking out the programmes throughout the Telangana agitation, which too was achieved with out violence. Freedom fighters then too had doubts over the peace strategy of Gandhiji however the grit and willpower confirmed by him whereas adopting peace as a technique towards the highly effective British had given confidence to us as nicely, the CM noticed.
Stating that world leaders, who led related agitations for his or her rights like Martin Luther King too had been inspired by Gandhiji’s strategies, he mentioned it was an honour for Indians that he continues to encourage folks the world over. “The new generation must be apprised of the hardships that generation went through to give us freedom and ensure those qualities are imbibed. It should be celebrated grandly recalling the historic events of Independence struggle,” he mentioned.
The Chief Minister additionally recalled the historic Dandi march began by Mahatma Gandhi on March 12, 1930 towards the imposition of tax on salt and mentioned simply 79 folks marched together with Gandhji for 384 km for twenty-four days to register their protest, however that despatched shockwaves throughout the British empire. “We are starting these celebrations on the same day and will continue for 75 weeks with a series of events involving all sections of the people,” he mentioned.
Mr. Rao had already sanctioned ₹25 crores for the celebrations in Telangana.
In a separate occasion, Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan inaugurated the celebrations in Warangal.
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