Archive · 9 Jun 2025
RLD Demands Bharat Ratna for Mangal Pandey
The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) party wants the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, to be given to Mangal Pandey.
Pandey was a hero from the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, seen by many as India's first war for independence.
An RLD leader visited Pandey’s birthplace and expressed disappointment at the poor condition of the village.
The RLD also wants the world’s tallest statue of Pandey erected.
The RLD leader plans to bring up the matter with the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Prime Minister, as the RLD is part of the ruling government.
RLD demands posthumous Bharat Ratna for Mangal Pandey.
RLD national secretary visited Pandey’s birthplace in Ballia.
RLD leader stated that Pandey’s contribution surpasses other freedom fighters.
Mishra expressed dismay at the neglected state of Pandey’s ancestral village.
Mishra plans to raise the matter with the Uttar Pradesh CM and the Prime Minister.
- Who
- RLD and its national secretary, Anupam Mishra.
- What
- RLD demanding a Bharat Ratna for Mangal Pandey and advocating for improvements to his birthplace and family's situation.
- When
- June 9, 2025
- Where
- Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To recognize Mangal Pandey's contribution and address the neglect of his birthplace.
- Location
- Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Event
- 1857 Sepoy Mutiny
- Demand
- Posthumous Bharat Ratna
- Key Figure
- RLD National Secretary Anupam Mishra
- Pandey's Birthplace
- Nagwa Village
