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Rajaji Utsav

In memory of C. Rajagopalachari

India is fast moving ahead to
preserve its glorious culture and
national heritage on top priority
basis. Honourable Prime Minister
had pronounced “five vows” from
the Red Fort which included ‘
freedom from a mindset of
slavery’ as a prominent resolve.
Observing Rajaji Utsav has
been a big step in making the
historical contribution made
by great champion of freedom
movement C. Rajagopalachari
etched in our memory.
Resolve to get rid of the symbols of slavery : We could
see symbols of British rulers in our highest institutions even decades after
achieving independence. With a fresh awakening, India is now removing
these colonial symbols and is according a rightful place to its great sons
& heroes.
Rajaji Utsav organised in Rashtrapati Bhavan : The historical Rajaji
Utsav was organised on 23 February in Rashtrapati Bhavan, the most
prestigious venue, to reflect changing Indian mindset and to affirm

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