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Sharma inaugurates exhibition on Lala Lajpat Rai on his 150th birth anniv

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma today inaugurated an Exhibition on Lala Lajpat Rai at a function to commemorate 150th Birth Anniversary of the late freedom fighter .
Speaking at the function, where Culture secretary N K Sinha was also present, Dr Sharma said Lala Lajpat Rai ''He was a stalwart of freedom struggle who ranks among India’s most outstanding leaders. He was popularly known as ‘Punjab Kesari’. He was a prominent figure in protests against the Partition of Bengal and led the extremist wing of the Congress along with Bipin Chandra Pal and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
The three were affectionately called ‘Lal-Bal-Pal’. As a tribute to the recognition of his sacrifices, the Centre has decided to commemorate his 150th birth anniversary,'' Dr Sharma said after inaugurating the exhibition, titled ''Lala Lajpat Rai – A Selfless Patriot''.
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