CM Yogi Adityanath Honours Kakori Martyrs' Families

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended a programme at the Kakori Shaheed Smarak in Lucknow, where he witnessed a musical theatrical presentation based on the Kakori Train Action. The presentation, staged by the repertory of the Bharatendu Natya Akademi, featured songs like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Shaheedo Ki Chitayon Pe Lagenge Har Baras Mele', which inspired patriotism and brought alive the saga of Kakori and India's freedom struggle.

The audience was moved by the performance, filling the entire pandal with chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. The Chief Minister praised the performances of the artists who portrayed national heroes. He also released booklets based on children's paintings on 'Vande Mataram' and on the martyrs of the Kakori Train Action and official records.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister honoured the families of national heroes and the martyrs of Kakori. He presented ceremonial shawls and mementoes to the families of Param Vir Chakra awardee Manoj Pandey, Lance Naik Kevalanand Dwivedi, and Rifleman Sunil Jung. The Chief Minister also honoured the families of freedom fighters and the immortal martyrs of Kakori, including the grandsons and great-grandsons of freedom fighters Shiv Narayan Gupta, Ramkrishna Khatri, and Thakur Roshan Singh.

As part of the expansion of Amar Shaheed Vatika at the Kakori Shaheed Smarak, 34 saplings were planted. The Chief Minister planted a Triveni comprising peepal, banyan, and neem saplings under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. The Deputy Chief Minister, Tourism/Culture Minister, Mayor, and other guests planted ashoka saplings.

The Chief Minister also led a 30,000-person Tricolour March in Lucknow to mark the centenary of the Kakori Train Action. He garlanded the statues of immortal martyrs Chandrashekhar Singh, Ram Prasad Bismil, Rajendra Nath Lahiri, Thakur Roshan Singh, and Ashfaqulla Khan. The CM took selfies with schoolchildren and gave them chocolates.

The programme was organised to commemorate the Kakori Train Action, a significant event in India's freedom struggle. The Kakori Train Action was a daring robbery that took place on August 9, 1925, in which freedom fighters looted a train carrying British government treasure. The event was a major blow to the British colonial rule and inspired many Indians to join the freedom struggle.

The Chief Minister's visit to the Kakori Shaheed Smarak and his participation in the programme are a testament to the government's commitment to honouring the country's freedom fighters and martyrs. The event also highlights the importance of remembering and learning from India's history and the sacrifices made by its freedom fighters.

The Kakori Shaheed Smarak is a memorial dedicated to the martyrs of the Kakori Train Action and is a significant tourist destination in Lucknow. The memorial features statues of the immortal martyrs and an exhibition showcasing the history of the freedom struggle.

In conclusion, the Chief Minister's visit to the Kakori Shaheed Smarak and his participation in the programme are a significant tribute to the country's freedom fighters and martyrs. The event serves as a reminder of the importance of remembering and learning from India's history and the sacrifices made by its freedom fighters.