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It was the revolutionaries who
The key element to nation-building is The Government of India has curated a There has been enthusiastic
ignited the spark of nationalism that
preserving the heritage left behind by the series of innovative programmes to participation from the Indian citizens
spread throughout the country.
Through their sheer courage and great leaders of the freedom struggle. celebrate Amrit Mahotsav under the along with the involvement of the local
undying spirit, they created a wave Working towards this vision, a nationwide overall spirit of “Janbhagidari”. It is to government. The Azadi Ka Amrit
of mutiny – the wave that can be campaign is underway to promote ‘heritage ensure wider participation and Mahotsav is a grand celebration that
witnessed even today in the Biplobi
tourism’ in India. Be it a monument in the
Bharat Gallery, which depicts the increased awareness among the showcases the convergence of the
memory of Salt Satyagraha in Dandi or the
political and intellectual backdrop citizens of India while recalling the values and glories of the freedom
that triggered the revolutionary reconstruction of Jallianwala Bagh memorial,
sacrifice and patriotism in the glorious struggle of the past with the aspirations
movement for India’s be it the Statue of Unity in Kevadia or Bhagwan
Independence. 'Biplobi' is a Bengali journey of 75 years of independence. and dreams of a young, new and iconic
Birsa Munda Memorial Park and Museum in
word that means revolutionary in Impactful events such as Shaheed India.
Ranchi, it is the legacy of the past that guides the
English. As the name suggests, the Diwas, Constitution Day and
gallery displays the contributions of present and inspires us to build a better future.
Mahaparinirvan Diwas have been
the revolutionaries in the freedom
The country sees its history as an eternal organized across the country. These
struggle and their armed resistance
to British colonial rule. source of dynamism and power. It is through events aim to connect the participants
the virtues of Revolution, Satyagraha and in the journey of creating a New India.
While dedicating to the nation, the
Public Awareness that India got freedom from
four refurbished heritage buildings
in Kolkata, the Prime Minister took hundreds of years of slavery. And it is such
the initiative of reviving them once stories of these unsung heroes that inspire all
again and dedicated a space for
of us to work relentlessly towards the progress
showcasing India's Freedom
of the country, even today. The Prime Minister
Fighters. The gallery offers a fresh
perspective on the history of India’s while addressing the nation during Mann Ki
independence and the events that Baat programme informed the citizens about
led to it.The gallery also highlights the Biplobi Bharat gallery and the contribution
the contributions of revolutionaries
of revolutionaries in the freedom struggle. He
who took part in the freedom
said, “This is a very unique gallery to pay
struggle. The Biplobi Bharat Gallery
strives to bring to light these tribute to the brave revolutionaries of India. If
important aspects of the freedom you get an opportunity, you must certainly visit
movement which were left out of the it.” Today, India is in its 75th year of
mainstream discourse and give it a
independence and to celebrate the glorious
deserved space.
history of its freedom struggle, people, culture
The gallery underlines the thread of and achievements, the Government of India is
unity that ran through the freedom
hosting Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
struggle where different regions,
languages, resources were united in
fervour to serve the country with
utmost patriotism. Biplobi Bharat
Gallery is a new pearl in Kolkata’s
rich tradition and proof of the
government’s commitment to
preserving and enhancing the
heritage of West Bengal. 55 56