27 trains were flagged off by relatives of the liberation fighters at the starting stations. The historical information about the trains was depicted on the trains for the knowledge of the public, in particular for the understanding of the younger generations.
Digital Desk: In the most recent episode of Mann Ki Baat,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the "Azadi ka Amrit
Mahotsav," which celebrates the 75th anniversary of India's Independence,
is quickly becoming a mass movement. PM Modi announced an intriguing
initiative called "Azadi Ki Railgadi Aur Railway Station" in this
91st episode of his radio speech. This week-long celebration began on July 18
and finished on July 23. Making people aware of Indian Railways' contribution
to the liberation struggle was the goal.
1. The significance of 75 stations has been
emphasized
The
significance of 27 trains and 75 specified stops in the independence movement
was emphasized throughout the event. To commemorate "Azadi ka Amrit
Mahotsav," the country's 24 states' 75 train stations were decorated.
Numerous events were held, including video films, light and sound performances,
displays of patriotic songs, and Nukkad Natak in the native tongue.
2. A few well-known railroad stops
It is now formally called Netaji Subhash Chandra
Bose Junction Gomoh in the state of Jharkhand. According to PM Modi, it was
from this station that Netaji Subhash was able to elude British authorities by
boarding the Kalka Mail. In Uttar Pradesh, near Lucknow, the Kakori Railway
Station is linked to valiant people like Ashfaq Ullah Khan and Ram Prasad
Bismil. After the liberation of warrior Vanchinathan, Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction
in the Thoothukudi District of Tamil Nadu bears his name.
3. Participation of relatives of freedom fighters
27
trains were flagged off by relatives of the liberation fighters at the starting
stations. The historical information about the trains was depicted on the
trains for the knowledge of the public, in particular for the understanding of
the younger generations.
4.
The PM encourages school visits
In Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister advised the children and teachers to visit the surrounding historic train stations that fall under the category of "Azadi Ki Rail Gadi Aur Stations." He requested that the elementary school teachers bring the young students to these stations so they might learn about the patriotic events that have occurred.
5. Station photography exhibits
In the background of "Azadi
Ki Rail Gadi," photo exhibits and selfie stations have been set up at each
of these 75 railway stations. The relatives of the freedom fighters were asked
to express their memories of the stations during the famous event's concluding
ceremony.
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