New Delhi, Nov. 22 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended a special programme at the Delhi Secretariat on the birth anniversary of Veerangana Jhalkari Bai, paying heartfelt tribute to her indomitable courage and unwavering devotion to the nation.

Rekha Gupta said that Jhalkari Bai stands among the bravest daughters of India whose valour, sacrifice and unbreakable commitment infused new strength into the freedom struggle. Her extraordinary decision to enter the battlefield in the guise of Rani Lakshmibai remains a remarkable symbol of unmatched bravery.

She noted that for decades, Jhalkari Bai's legacy remained overshadowed in many chapters of history. The Delhi Government has now included her in the honour list for the first time,...