Delhi, Dec 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today said that, \u201cOur history books have done injustice to our heroes. Our history has been manipulated and doctored, created a monopoly of few that they gained us independence. It is unbearable pain on our conscience. It’s a burden on our soul and heart. And I’m sure we have to bring about big change. No better occasion than formation of the first Bharat fSarkar at that point of time in 1915.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing as Chief Guest at the function organized on the occasion of 138th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Raja Mahendra Pratap at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today, Shri Dhankhar underlined that Raja Mahendra Pratap was a born diplomat, a born statesman, a visionary, a nationalist. He said that Raja mahendra Pratap exemplified nationalism, patriotism, farsightedness exhibited by conduct what can be done for the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressing his anguish at the non-recognition of unsung heroes of our freedom struggle, Shri Dhankhar said, \u201c What a travesty of justice, what a tragedy. We are in the 75th year of our independence. We have failed, miserably failed, to recognize such heroic feats of this great man. Our history has not given him the place which he deserves. If you look at the foundations of our independence, we have been taught very differently. Foundations of our independence are built upon supreme sacrifices of the people like Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh and other unsung heroes or not so well-sung heroes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn the year 1932, this great soul of humanity, this great visionary, who rose above ordinary things, because freedom is something which humanity loves. He was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by N.A. Nielsen. And what was the premise? His role in what Gandhi became famous for, the campaign of Gandhi in South Africa. When I go through the nomination, I will not take time. Please go through it, the personality of the man is reflected in every word\u201d, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Underlining concern over the way of history writing marked by the unfortunate tendency of overlooking certain national heroes, the Vice-President stated, \u201c We cannot nurture our history by bestowing indulgent, sycophant, credit rating to those who played role, of course but not the role with others played. We cannot allow our heroes to be downsized. Today, we are discussing one of them, it is imperative to present unvarnished historical accounts to ignite patriotic fervor for this generation and future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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