New Delhi: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has said that India’s history books have done injustice to country’s freedom struggle heroes and created a monopoly certain few.
“Our history books have done injustice to our heroes. Our history has been manipulated and doctored, created a monopoly of few that they gained us independence. It is unbearable pain on our conscience. It’s a burden on our soul and heart. And I am sure we have to bring about big change. No better occasion than formation of the first Bharat Sarkar at that point of time in 1915,” Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said while addressing a gathering on 138th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Raja Mahendra Pratap in New Delhi on Sunday.
Our history books have done injustice to our heroes. Our history has been manipulated and doctored, created a monopoly of few that they gained us independence!
It is an unbearable pain on our conscience—a burden on our soul and heart. #RajaMahendraPratap pic.twitter.com/uLA2r8VMie
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) December 1, 2024
‘Travesty of justice, what a tragedy’
The Vice President also expressed his anguish at the non-recognition of unsung heroes of India’s freedom struggle.
“What a travesty of justice, what a tragedy. We are in the 75th year of our independence. We have failed, miserably failed, to recognize such heroic feats of this great man. Our history has not given him the place which he deserves. If you look at the foundations of our independence, we have been taught very differently. Foundations of our independence are built upon supreme sacrifices of the people like Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh and other unsung heroes or not so well-sung heroes,” VP Jagdeep Dhankar stated further.
I am profoundly honoured to commemorate the 138th birth anniversary of Raja Mahendra Pratap—a born diplomat, statesman, visionary and nationalist.
He exemplified nationalism, patriotism and farsightedness, showcasing by conduct what can be done for the nation.… pic.twitter.com/vV6RWUBHJJ
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) December 1, 2024
‘History books neglected certain national heroes’
Dhankar also talked about the way history books were written by neglecting certain national heroes.
“In the year 1932, this great soul (Raja Mahendra Pratap) of humanity, this great visionary, who rose above ordinary things, because freedom is something which humanity loves. He was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by N.A. Nielsen. And what was the premise? His role in what Gandhi became famous for, the campaign of Gandhi in South Africa. When I go through the nomination, I will not take time. Please go through it, the personality of the man is reflected in every word”, he added.
VP Dhankar welfare of the farmers
During his address, the Vice-President also expressed concern over the condition of farmers in the country. He also called for the need to work for the welfare of the farmers.
“Every time a thought comes to my mind, what do we need to do in independent India so that the achievements of our people are given the proper respect and recognition? The current system is fine, economic progress is tremendous. We have exponential economic upsurge, phenomenal infrastructure growth. Our global image is very high, but as I said, to attain the status of a developed nation by 2047, the precondition is that our farmers have to be satisfied,” the Vice President stressed.
