Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu has called upon the youth to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and unwavering commitment from our freedom fighters and strive for building a new India, where there is no discrimination of any kind.
The Vice-President, who is on a three-day tour of the city, visited the birthplace of revolutionary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju at Pandrangi on Tuesday.
Calling it a memorable day in his life, Mr. Venkaiah Naidu said he was an ardent follower of Alluri Sitarama Raju from his student days. Lauding the sacrifices of the freedom fighter, he said that his conviction, commitment and selfless dedication and sincerity were unshakeable as he mobilised the tribal people to fight against the injustices of the British.