A recent debate has sparked following comments made by former Member of Parliament Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at the ‘Babu Veer Kunwar Singh Vijayotsav’ event in Bhagalpur. Singh expressed that crediting India’s independence solely to Mahatma Gandhi overlooks the sacrifices of many other freedom fighters. He highlighted the roles of figures like Rani Lakshmibai, Veer Kunwar Singh, Birsa Munda, and Devi Bakhsh Singh, emphasizing their lack of recognition in historical narratives.
Singh referenced poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, noting that history will judge those who remained neutral, suggesting that society’s silence has marginalized several revolutionaries. He also mentioned the collective efforts of the Constituent Assembly in framing the Constitution, acknowledging B. R. Ambedkar’s significant role while stressing contributions from leaders across different regions, including Bihar.
In Patna, Governor Syed Ata Hasnain paid respects at Veer Kunwar Singh’s statue, joined by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav. Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Janata Dal commemorated Veer Kunwar Singh’s birth anniversary, with State President Mangni Lal Mandal highlighting Singh’s leadership during the 1857 uprising. Mandal praised Singh as a unifying symbol of sacrifice, leading people from diverse backgrounds in the fight for independence.
