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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath honored freedom fighter Rani Avantibai Lodhi on her birth anniversary. He announced a new women's PAC battalion in Badaun named after her. The CM praised her as an inspiration for India's independence struggle. He also paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary.

Key Points: Yogi Adityanath Honors Rani Avantibai Lodhi With Women's PAC Battalion

  • Yogi Adityanath garlands Rani Avantibai Lodhi's statue on her birth anniversary
  • New women's PAC battalion named after the freedom fighter
  • CM calls her a symbol of courage in India's freedom struggle
  • UP leaders also pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Uttar Pradesh CM pays tribute to Rani Avantibai Lodhi, announces women's PAC battalion in her honour

UP CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to Rani Avantibai Lodhi, announces women's PAC battalion in Badaun named after the freedom fighter.

"Warrior queen Avantibai Lodhi led a great struggle to overthrow the tyrannical rule of that time for India's independence. – Yogi Adityanath"

Lucknow, August 16

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday paid tribute to freedom fighter Rani Avantibai Lodhi on her birth anniversary by garlanding her statue.

He also announced that a new women's PAC battalion in Badaun has been named in her honour.

The Chief Minister called Rani Avantibai Lodhi a symbol of courage and sacrifice in India's freedom struggle and said her legacy continues to inspire every Indian.

Speaking to the reporters, Yogi Adityanath said, "Today is the birth anniversary of the great warrior Rani Avantibai Lodhi. On this occasion, I pay my tributes to her memory. Warrior queen Avantibai Lodhi led a great struggle to overthrow the tyrannical rule of that time for India's independence. Her struggle and sacrifice are an inspiration for every Indian."

"The double-engine government, with a sense of reverence and respect for warrior queen Avantibai Lodhi, has established a new PAC battalion in Badaun, dedicated to women, named after warrior queen Rani Avantibai Lodhi," he added.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, and BJP State President Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary also paid tribute by offering flowers at Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi's statue.

Earlier, the Chief Minister also paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow.

He called Vajpayee a visionary leader who gave a new direction to Indian politics through his decades-long service and always upheld India's values and identity, whether in power or opposition.

Speaking to the reporters, Yogi Adityanath said, "I pay my humble tribute to former Prime Minister of India, Atal Ji, on his death anniversary. Late Atal Ji's 6 decades of political work gave a new direction to the entire Indian politics. What should be the model of India's life values, ideals and development in India? How should India and Indianness be given respect on the global stage? Whether late Atal Ji was in power or in opposition, he always kept these things in mind and provided his leadership."

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While I appreciate honoring our freedom fighters, I hope this isn't just symbolic. The women's PAC battalion should get proper training and resources. We've seen many announcements that don't translate to real empowerment.
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Arun Y
Good to see our history being celebrated! Rani Avantibai Lodhi fought against British when women weren't even allowed to step out. Her story should be in school textbooks. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone new to India, I'm fascinated by these stories of brave women warriors. The country has such rich history that isn't well known internationally. More power to Indian women!
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Kavitha C
Atal ji and Rani Avantibai - two great personalities remembered together. One fought for freedom, other built modern India. Both deserve our respect. But why only remember them on anniversaries? Their ideals should guide us daily.
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Vikram M
The women's battalion is a good step, but UP needs more concrete measures for women's safety. Naming things after heroes is easy, changing ground reality is what matters. Hope this isn't just PR.

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