Lucknow, Mar 20: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday paid tributes to Rani Avantibai Lodhi, who is remembered for her valiant fight against British rule, on her death anniversary, describing her as an inspiring example of women’s power and patriotism.
“A humble tribute on the martyrdom day of Rani Avantibai Lodhi – a heroine of the First War of Independence of 1857 and an immortal symbol of national self-respect.
“Her unparalleled courage, leadership and supreme sacrifice in defence of the motherland constitute a golden chapter in Indian history. Her life stands as an inspiring example of women’s power and patriotism,” Adityanath said in a post on X in Hindi.
According to the official website of Rani Avantibai Lodhi University in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, Rani Avantibai Lodhi displayed bravery and courage from an early age.
On this day in March 1858, when the British army attacked, she fought valiantly. Upon seeing herself surrounded by the British forces, she sacrificed herself with her sword to not let the enemy touch her body.
Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak also took to X to pay tributes to the queen on Ramgarh.
“A humble tribute on her martyrdom day to Rani Avantibai Lodhi — the immortal ‘veerangana’ of the 1857 War of Independence and a symbol of indomitable courage and valour. The history of her unparalleled bravery and supreme sacrifice in defence of the motherland will forever inspire patriotism, self-respect and courage,” Maurya wrote.
Pathak said, “A humble tribute on the martyrdom day of the immortal warrior Rani Avantibai Lodhi — a great fighter who dedicated her entire life to upholding the honour of the nation and an embodiment of ‘Nari Shakti’ (women’s power).”
Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary wrote on X that the nation will forever remember Rani Avantibai Lodhi’s “unparalleled courage, fearless struggle and extraordinary sacrifice”.
