As India pauses to honor one of its bravest sons, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan has paid glowing tribute to Chandrashekhar Azad on his martyrdom day. Posting on social media platform X, Radhakrishnan described the iconic revolutionary as a fearless icon whose life exemplified true freedom.
The Vice President’s message struck a chord: Azad’s audacious stand against colonial oppressors rattled the British empire, and his legacy of selflessness fuels patriotism today. This annual remembrance serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices that birthed modern India.
Prominent figures across politics joined in. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla called Azad the epitome of sacrifice and national devotion, urging the young to draw from his unbowed spirit. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta highlighted Azad’s role in revitalizing the freedom movement through sheer grit and honor.
From Uttarakhand, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami saluted Azad’s ultimate offering for motherland, labeling his courage a guiding light. UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya praised Azad’s indomitable resolve, noting how his final stand continues to motivate the nation’s youth power.
Chandrashekhar Azad’s journey from a small-town boy to revolutionary legend is the stuff of folklore. Rejecting a life of compromise, he organized daring operations like the Kakori conspiracy and evaded capture for years with the mantra ‘Azad zindabad.’ His tragic yet heroic end in 1931, where he selflessly ended his life to avoid arrest, cemented his immortality.
These homage posts reflect a broader national reverence. In schools, streets, and social media, Azad symbolizes resistance. As leaders invoke his name, they reinforce the values of sovereignty and bravery that remain cornerstones of India’s identity, ensuring his flame burns eternal.