HRD Minister Nara Lokesh highlights educational reforms during Independence Day celebrations
Lokesh hoisted the Tricolour, received a ceremonial guard of honour from the district police, and toured the grounds in an open-top vehicle with District Collector Nagalakshmi before addressing the gathering.
He recalled childhood memories of flag-hoisting ceremonies, describing the national flag as an emotion shared by all Indians.
Paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence as the world's most powerful weapon, he honoured freedom fighters from Andhra Pradesh, including Prakasam Panthulu, Alluri Sitarama Raju, and Pingali Venkayya. He announced plans for a museum in Mangalagiri to commemorate the region's role in the freedom struggle and hailed the sacrifices of soldiers such as Murali Naik, who died in 'Operation Sindoor'.
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