Page 27 - Mann Ki Baat English JULY 2022

AZADI KI RAIL GADI
AZADI KI RAIL GADI
AUR STATION
AUR STATION
Our thought behind this event was that the contribution
of the railway stations and various trains of India, which
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have been a part of the freedom struggle of India, should
reach the public well and therefore the Ministry of
Railways’ Iconic Week celebrations was named
'Azadi Ki Rail Gadi aur Station'.

In this, 75 stations and 27 spotlight trains associated with
the freedom movement across the country were
identified, which remained the centre of attraction for the
public throughout the week. All the 75 stations were
decorated and various activities like the broadcast of
patriotic songs, light and sound show, patriotic street
plays, cultural programs, history of the associated
freedom fighters, photo exhibition, and bike, cycle and
tricolour rallies were organized. About 200 freedom
fighters and their families were also honoured and
interactive sessions were conducted with them.
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Known for the Kakori train robbery in 1925 "
Vinay Kumar Tripathi, Chairman, Railway Board
KAKORI RAILWAY STATION,
UTTAR PRADESH:
when bravehearts like Ram Prasad Bismil
and Ashfaqullah Khan displayed their might
to the British by looting their treasure being
carried by train.

GOMOH JUNCTION,
JHARKHAND:
Now known as Netaji Subhas
Chandra Bose Junction Gomoh.
Netaji Subhas was successful in
dodging British officers by boarding
the Kalka Mail from this station.
VANCHI MANIYACHCHI
JUNCTION, TAMIL NADU:
Named after Tamil freedom fighter
Vanchinathan in Thoothukudi
district of the state. Here, Vanchi,
then 25-year old, had punished one
British collector for his actions.

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