Palamu, October 1 (HS). The statue of 1857 freedom struggle hero Mangal Pandey was unveiled by Panki MLA Kushwaha Shashi Bhushan Mehta in Tarshi on Tuesday. There was a huge presence of local people in the program and everyone paid tribute to the sacrifice of Mangal Pandey and his contribution towards the country.
On the occasion, MLA Kushwaha Shashi Bhushan Mehta said in his address that Mangal Pandey had lit the first spark of India's independence and his contribution will remain immortal in the history of India. On this occasion, the MLA also announced several schemes for the development of the area and said that the priority of the government is the overall development of the villages.
The unveiling of the statue of Mangal Pandey in Tarhasi is a message to honor the heroes of the freedom struggle and take inspiration from them for the young generation. This statue will become a source of inspiration for the coming generations and will remind the sacrifices of the freedom fighters. Through this ceremony, the MLA called for further strengthening the spirit of patriotism in the society, so that the unity and integrity of the country is maintained.