Archive · 18 Sep 2025
MP CM Honors Freedom Fighters, Promotes Swadeshi
Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, spoke about freedom fighters Raja Shankar Shah and his son, who died fighting for India's freedom.
He honored their bravery at an event and encouraged people to buy local products, which is part of a larger effort by the government to make India self-reliant.
The freedom fighters refused to surrender to the British, even when offered their freedom if they converted.
MP CM Mohan Yadav honored Raja Shankar Shah and his son.
The event commemorated their 168th martyrdom day.
They fought for India's freedom and 'Swadeshi'.
The CM urged people to adopt Swadeshi products.
The freedom fighters were executed by the British for refusing to convert.
- Who
- Mohan Yadav, Raja Shankar Shah, Kunwar Raghunath Shah
- What
- Commemoration of the martyrdom of Raja Shankar Shah and his son, promotion of Swadeshi products
- When
- September 18, 168 years after their martyrdom
- Where
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To honor the freedom fighters and promote self-reliance
The British Rule
Indian Independence
Ideals
The British Rule
Advocated for conversion, colonial rule, and pardon for the freedom fighters.
Indian Independence
Believed India should have its own government and laws; fought for freedom
- Key Figures
- Raja Shankar Shah, Kunwar Raghunath Shah, Mohan Yadav
- Event
- 168th Martyrdom Day Commemoration
- Location
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Convention Centre, Jabalpur
- Focus
- Honoring freedom fighters, promoting Swadeshi
- Key Actions
- Floral tributes, calls to buy Swadeshi products
Sources
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