Lucknow, Aug 8 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, participated in the celebrations marking the centenary of the Kakori Train Action, honoring the revolutionaries who sacrificed their lives for India's independence.

During the concluding ceremony held in Lucknow, he laid a wreath at the memorial of the martyrs and inspired the youth to adopt patriotism, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing Swadeshi products over foreign goods.

“Swadeshi should be our guiding principle. We will dedicate ourselves to Swadeshi and our nation. With this patriotic spirit, no force can harm us,” Yogi Adityanath stated.

He paid homage to the martyrs of the Kakori train action, planted a Peepal tree at the site, and participated in Raksha Bandhan festivities where young girls tied rakhis on his wrist, receiving sweets and chocolates in return.

He shared moments at the museum and honored the families of the martyred soldiers before releasing a book chronicling the historic Kakori incident.

The event featured cultural performances from the Culture Department, including a dramatic representation of the Kakori train action.

Reflecting on the bravery of the revolutionaries who, on August 9, 1925, captured the British treasury in Kakori, he underscored the significant impact it had on the freedom struggle.

Yogi Adityanath deemed the centenary celebration as a significant opportunity to commemorate their legacy, urging every citizen to remember and express gratitude towards the heroes who sacrificed their lives for India’s freedom a century ago.

While honoring the families of the revolutionaries and soldiers from the Kakori movement, CM Yogi Adityanath remarked, “We must honor every soldier and karmveer who protects the nation.” He announced that the globally renowned mangoes from Malihabad, Lucknow, will be branded as Kakori and exported worldwide to pay tribute to the revolutionaries and promote regional development.

He echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for the national flag to be displayed at every home and for Tiranga Yatras to be organized in every village and community.

“This will reflect the authentic spirit of our Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav,” he emphasized.

The Chief Minister insisted that the national flag should proudly fly above every household, and through the Tiranga Yatra, we must propagate the message of national unity, countering any divisive agendas.

“If we proceed with this resolve, this Independence Day celebration will once again unify every Indian with the essence of our nation,” he concluded.