Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the statue of Veerangna Uda Devi Pasi, an epitome of courage, sacrifice, and self-respect, on her martyrdom day on Sunday.

Addressing the gathering at Pasi Swabhiman Diwas, CM Yogi said that the role of countless heroes and women in India's freedom struggle is unforgettable, and in this context, Lucknow holds a special place. He noted that Uttar Pradesh was the epicentre of the First War of Independence in 1857, according to the release.

He further said, "The revolt was sparked by Mangal Pandey in Barrackpore, carried forward by Dhan Singh Kotwal in Meerut, and led heroically in Jhansi by Maharani Lakshmibai. In Bithoor, Tatya Tope gave the upris

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