Veteran journalist and author Palagummi Sainath criticised the Central government for ‘ignoring the foot soldiers of India’s freedom struggle’ during the Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav campaign that lasted for over three years and culminated on August 15, 2023.
“No government portal or website has photographs or any history of the unsung heroes of the Indian freedom struggle,” Mr. Sainath said while speaking at the release of the Telugu translation of his book ‘The Last Heroes: Foot Soldiers of Indian Freedom’ at Acharya Nagarjuna University on Wednesday. The Telugu translation is titled ‘Akhari Yodhulu: Swatantra Porata Padati Sainikulu’.
AP Agriculture Mission Vice-Chairman M.V.Y.S. Nagi Reddy and Commissioner, AP State Information Commission, Samuel Jonathan attended the book release as guests. The ceremony was organised by the university. Vice-Chancellor P. Rajasekhar also spoke.
