LUCKNOW, Nov. 16 -- On Sunday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the statue of Veerangna Uda Devi Pasi, an epitome of courage, sacrifice, and self-respect, on her martyrdom day. The Chief Minister also addressed the gathering at Pasi Swabhiman Diwas. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the role of countless heroes and women in India's freedom struggle is unforgettable, and in this context, Lucknow holds a special place. He noted that Uttar Pradesh was the epicenter of the First War of Independence in 1857.
He added, "The revolt was sparked by Mangal Pandey in Barrackpore, carried forward by Dhan Singh Kotwal in Meerut, and led heroically in Jhansi by Maharani Lakshmibai. In Bithoor, Tatya Tope ...