India would not have been free, had folks of various religions fought for it individually: Gopal Rai

By PTI

NEW DELHI: Had folks of various communities and religions fought individually for the nation’s freedom, India would have by no means grow to be free, Delhi Environment minister Gopal Rai stated on Sunday.

He made the comment whereas additionally calling for the tip of alleged hatred “instilled within the veins of at this time’s youths”.

The minister made was addressing the gathering at a cultural operate held to honour and bear in mind the martyrs of the liberty battle.

The operate “’Ek Shaam, Aazadi ke Shaheedon ke Naam’ (a night devoted to the martyrs of freedom battle) was held at Badarpur Bus Terminal in South East Delhi.

“If Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs had fought separately in the freedom struggle, we would have not been free. The hatred instilled in the veins of today’s youth must end,” Rai stated within the assertion.

Rai stated folks should bear in mind the martyrs and encourage their youngsters to attract inspiration from their lives.

“Taking inspiration from the lives of immortal martyrs, one should make a vow today to put an end to the social evils,” he added.

He stated due to the Covid pandemic, the occasion had been deferred but it surely was lastly organised after two years.

“We all have gathered here for the pre-Holi festivities. I hope that just as we celebrated Barsana Holi here, we would be able to gather here even after Ramadan to celebrate Eid,” he stated.

“I want to honour the heroes who kissed the gallows for our freedom, who remained imprisoned for years and sacrificed everything for the sake of this nation and who are no longer with us now,” Rai stated within the assertion.