Archive · 15 Aug 2026
UP Governor Pays Tribute to Security Personnel Killed Fighting Naxalism
India has a special day called Independence Day, a bit like the country's birthday.
On this day, leaders remember how India became free and give speeches.
The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel, gave a speech in Lucknow.
She remembered brave soldiers and police officers who died fighting a dangerous group called Naxalites.
When she was Governor of Chhattisgarh, she saw how difficult life was there — many children could not go to school.
She said the government is now helping those areas with jobs, hospitals and schools.
She also said everyone must work together to help poor people.
The Governor raised the Indian flag and put flowers on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
She talked about a special song called 'Vande Mataram' that was banned long ago but still made people feel proud.
Everyone sang the song together and promised not to misuse drugs.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel paid tribute to security personnel who laid down their lives fighting Naxalism on the 80th Independence Day.
She recalled that during her tenure as Chhattisgarh Governor, Naxalism disrupted children's education and made daily life difficult in several areas.
She said efforts in Naxal-affected areas now focus on rehabilitation, employment, healthcare and education.
Earlier, she hoisted the national flag and garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Jan Bhavan in Lucknow.
She highlighted 'Vande Mataram', saying it was once banned but continued to inspire patriotism, and a pledge against substance abuse was also taken.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, joined by Jan Bhavan officers, staff and students.
- What
- Paid tribute to security personnel who laid down their lives fighting Naxalism and addressed development, census and national song themes.
- When
- Saturday, August 15, on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
- Where
- Jan Bhavan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To honour the sacrifices of security personnel in the anti-Naxal campaign and to call for collective efforts for national development and poverty alleviation.
- Event
- 80th Independence Day celebrations
- Date
- August 15 (Saturday)
- Venue
- Jan Bhavan, Lucknow
- Speaker
- Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh
- Tribute paid to
- Security personnel who lost their lives fighting Naxalism
- Focus areas in Naxal-affected regions
- Rehabilitation, employment, healthcare and education
- National song highlighted
- Vande Mataram, once banned
- Referenced initiative
- 'Saptadhara' (seven-fold path) outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi