Bhopal, Aug. 11 -- Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that 'Vijayi Vishwa Tiranga Pyara, Jhanda Uncha Rahe Hamara, Iski Shaan Na Jaane Paye, Chahe Jaan Bhale Hi Jaaye' was not just a song but the mantra of freedom struggle. India has always been culturally one. Our country has a glorious history. India was famous in the world for its prosperity. As a result of this many foreign powers like Portuguese, Dutch, British etc. came to India and we had to be enslaved due to lack of unity.
The struggle against the British started in India in 1761 with the Sannyasi Rebellion and the Fakir Rebellion. The first freedom struggle was started by Amar Shaheed Mangal Pandey in 1857. Our country became independent as a result of the sacrifices o...