‘Sarfaroshi ki tamanna' showcases Kakori martyrs' inspiring journey
Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh, and regional 'pracharak' of RSS, Anil, honoured the descendants of the revolutionaries.
Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak said, "The govt salutes the revolutionaries who sacrificed all for India's freedom. It is because of the martyrs that the Indian flag is flying high in the world today."
"Revolutionaries spent their entire lives in the service of the motherland and kissed the gallows to free Mother India from shackles," he added.
Tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh said that the brave sons of the soil who sacrificed their lives for independence should not be forgotten.
"The country which forgets the contribution of its revolutionaries can never have a bright future. The flame of patriotism should burn continuously," RSS member Anil said.
The play 'Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna' was based on the inspiring incidents from the lives of revolutionaries. The play was written by Aditya Sharma and directed by Yogesh Panwar. Manasi Abhinaya Gurukul president KK Garg played an important role as presentation assistant. The artists moved the audience by presenting various characters in the play in a lively manner.
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