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PM Modi pays tribute to Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary

PM Modi pays tribute to Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, July 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on the occasion of his birth anniversary, describing him as one of the leading warriors who challenged British colonial rule.
In a post shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Respectful tribute to the great freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary. He was one of the foremost warriors who challenged British rule. His courage and valour will continue to inspire generations of Indians.”
Mangal Pandey is widely regarded as a key figure in India’s First War of Independence in 1857, whose actions sparked widespread rebellion against British authority.
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