Friday marked a poignant moment in Indian history as Vice President CP Radhakrishnan spearheaded tributes to Chandrashekhar Azad, the daredevil patriot who defined resistance. In an evocative X message, Radhakrishnan celebrated Azad’s legacy as a perennial motivator for selfless service to the nation.
Describing Azad as a colossus who destabilized imperial might, the VP’s words captured the revolutionary’s essence: boundless bravery personified. This homage reignites discussions on the human cost of independence.
Key BJP stalwarts amplified the sentiment. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla lauded Azad’s austere dedication, a blueprint for patriotic fervor. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta extolled his role in galvanizing the masses, fulfilling his oath of eternal freedom till the end.
Pushkar Singh Dhami of Uttarakhand and Keshav Prasad Maurya from UP joined with fervor, Dhami praising heroic self-offering and Maurya the unshakeable grit that empowers today’s generation.
Azad’s narrative is riveting – from vowing never to be caught alive at 15, to orchestrating high-stakes actions with Bhagat Singh and peers. On that fateful day in 1931, cornered in a park, the 24-year-old ensured his freedom by his own hand, leaving an indelible mark.
These contemporary salutes highlight Azad’s relevance. In an era of global shifts, his story urges vigilance over sovereignty. Leaders’ endorsements ensure his martyrdom narrative educates and elevates, perpetuating the revolutionary fire.