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PM Narendra Modi launching 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mohotsav'.

evokes the mantra of Jan made them more aware about
Mahotsav through Jan Bhagidari. the contributions and sacrifices
The Government has organized made by the children of this land
over 25,000 events and activities over generations.
through the length and breadth of The footprints of India’s
the country to invoke the feeling freedom movement can be found
of patriotism in the hearts of the across the country. Under this,
people and to celebrate Azadi ‘Azadi ki Rail Gadi aur Station,’ an
Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The journey interesting initiative was carried
has seen the participation of not out by the Ministry of Railways.
only the States, Union Territories, About 75 ‘Swatantra Railways
Ministries, Departments but of the
whole nation coming together “Prime Minister Narendra
to honour our freedom fighters, Modi is the first Prime
rejoice in India’s cultural diversity Minister to acknowledge
and heritage, and laud India’s that Shri Pingali Venkayya
is the architect of the Indian
accomplishments in various
National Flag. Till now, only our
fields. The incredible efforts and
friends knew who we are and
participation of NGOs, corporates,
who is Pingali Venkayya, now
schools, colleges, spiritual the entire nation knows us.
organisations and the youth have And this time it is a matter of
garnered tremendous traction happiness for us to remember
and outreach transforming this Pingali Venkayya on the ‘Azadi
'Mahotsav' into Jan Andolan. Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. This is a
This Jan Bhagidari Mahotsav great honor for our family. I
has not only inculcated a sense want to express my thanks to
all.”
of responsibility, patriotism and
-Ghantasala Gopi Krishna
dedication amongst the people
Pingali Venkayya’s Grandson
of our country but has also
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