Rajnath Singh unveiled a statue of Maharana Pratap in Rajasthan

Udaipur : Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday unveiled the statue of Maharana Pratap at collectorate campus of Pratapgarh district in Rajasthan. He also addressed the function organised to mark the 475th birth anniversary year of Maharana Pratap.

He said that, Maharana Pratap is the inspiration for whole world, not for only the country. Maharana Pratap became an icon for freedom fighters because his name evoked a strong feeling of love and sacrifice for motherland.

Even the Vietnamese people were inspired by Maharana Pratap and it helped them in defeating a powerful country like the United States. Our text books have not been able to fully recognise Maharana Pratap's contribution and significance in India's history. He said.

If Akbar can be called 'Akbar the Great' for his contribution then why can't Maharana Pratap be recognised as 'Maharana Pratap the Great.' The Home Minister said.

Stating the land of warriors to Rajasthan, the home minister recalled the abdication of Pannadhai and Bhamashah and the devotion of Meera Bai.

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