Governor Mangubhai Patel has said that freedom has come after the hard struggle, sacrifice and sacrifice of our ancestors. The more we respect the freedom fighters, the less it will be. We should always be grateful to them because the happy life that we are leading today is due to the freedom fighters. It is the duty of every countryman to always work in the interest of the country.
Patel was addressing the Felicitation of Gallantry Awards to Ex-Servicemen and Serving Fraternity program organized by Sudarshan Chakra Corps of Army at Panchjanya Auditorium Dronachal on Wednesday.
Patel said that the intention of the Amrit Mahotsav of Azadi is to disseminate information about the sacrifices of the freedom heroes and the meaning of freedom, so that the life story of those who could not get recognition in history also reaches the people. He said that that is why the celebrations are being done especially at places like the Cellular Jail in Andaman and Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab, the pilgrimage sites of our independence.
He said that we should take the inspiration of the elixir of energy of freedom from the freedom fighters, and resolve to build the nation with the basic qualities and ideas of our culture.
Prime Minister Modi has also said that the feelings of 130 crore people of the country should be involved in organizing the Amrit Mahotsav. Therefore, those who are currently working for the country and society, all of them should join the organization of Amrit Mahotsav. He organized the festival with public participation, To be held as a public festival.
Along with these events of Amrit Mahotsav, he expressed happiness on the information that the army is celebrating 75 years of the independent Indian Army.
The Governor said that there are many examples of patriotism, courage and valor of Indian soldiers. Even after independence, the war with China in 1962, the war with Pakistan in 1965 and 71, the Kargil War and more recently the disputes with China in the Galvan Valley, the three wings of the army have faced with courage and valor. Be it war or peace, our brave soldiers are always alert.