Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Komaram Bheem, the legendary tribal leader who led the Gond rebellion against the British and the Nizams in 1928, during his popular radio show Mann Ki Baat on Sunday.
Modi recalled Bheem’s courage and sacrifice, saying the 40‑year‑old fighter left a lasting mark on millions, especially the tribal communities. He painted a vivid picture of the early 20th‑century struggle, “when Britain and the cruel Nizam ruled with extreme oppression," describing how they stripped land, imposed heavy taxes, and even cut off the wrists of those who protested.
The prime minister then brought to life Bheem’s daring act of defiance. “A young man around 20 years old openly challenged a Nizam officer named Siddiqui," Modi said. “Siddiqui was sent to seize farmers’ crops—Bheem killed him, evaded arrest, and escaped to Assam, hundreds of kilometres away.”
Modi highlighted that Bheem’s birth anniversary was celebrated on October 22. He praised Bheem’s strategic skills and his role as a major challenge to the Nizam’s rule. “Bheem was killed by the Nizam’s men in 1940,” Modi noted, urging young people to learn about his legacy.
“Komaram Bheem’s story continues to inspire generations,” Modi added, emphasizing its place in India’s freedom struggle. The prime minister closed by encouraging listeners to remember his spirit of resistance and courage that defines India’s fight for independence.
Source: ianslive
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