Our hard earned freedom should not be taken for granted: Hinaco Assumi
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 25 2021:
As part of a series of events commemorating the 75 years of India's Independence, Press Information Bureau, Kohima and Field Outreach Bureau, Kohima under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India on Tuesday organized a webinar on 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' .
Speaking on the occasion as the resource person, HinacoAssumi, Vice Principal & Professor of Political Science, KROS College Kohima reminded that India's hard earned freedom should not be taken for granted but pursued with zeal and responsibility as so many lives have been sacrificed in getting it, said a statement of PIB.
Unfolding the events that led to the East India Company's rise to power with the fall of the Moghul Empire in India, Hinaco recalled the important events of the Indian freedom struggle starting from the Sepoy Mutiny of 1957 to the subsequent movements including Home Rule Movement initiated by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant, the birth of the Indian National Congress, the Swadeshi Movement, the Rowlatt Act and culminating to the country getting its independence and the midnight speech of India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru from the Red Fort on August 14, 1947 .
Recalling the supreme sacrifices made by the forefathers, he said so many unsung heroes have died in the freedom struggle and the befitting tribute to them would be to follow the path they have shown and carry the country forward.
Hinaco further said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self Reliant India) is a step in this direction.
Stating India's unity in diversity is unique, he said people will find the true beauty of individuality if we pursue the country's character of unity in diversity in the best positive way.
Earlier, giving the welcome address, P Sophie, In-charge, Field Outreach Bureau, Kohima said the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is organizing a series of events during the month as part of the celebration of the 75 years of India's Independence.
In his vote of thanks, K Sonikumar Singh, Asst Director, PIB Kohima thanked all the participants including students, faculties, officers and staff of PIB and FOB offices from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland.
Around 40 persons attended the webinar.