Govt 'trivialising' great sacrifices of freedom fighters, says Sonia Gandhi in I-Day greetings

New Delhi: Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday greeted people on the occasion of 75th Independence Anniversary and said the country has left an indelible mark on the international stage for the achievements in the past 75 years. 

She also accused the BJP-led government at the Centre for "trivialising" the sacrifices of freedom fighters and said her party will fight any attempt to falsify history.

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In a message to the nation, Congress chief said, "In last 75 years India has left an indelible mark on the international stage in areas like science, education, health and information technology through the hard work of its citizens."

She further said with its visionary leadership, India established an independent, impartial and transparent election system, and strengthened democracy and constitutional institutions.

She also took a dig at the government and said, "We have achieved much in the last 75 years, but today's 'narcissistic' government is bent on 'trivialising' the great sacrifices of our freedom fighters and the glorious achievements of the country, which can never be accepted.

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The Congress president said, "Indian National Congress will strongly oppose any misrepresentation on historical facts for political gains and every attempt to put great national leaders like Gandhi-Nehru-Patel-Azad ji in the dock on the ground of falsity."

"I once again wish all the countrymen a very happy Independence Day and wish India a bright democratic future," she said.

Former Congress president and MP Rahul Gandhi also took to Twitter and extended their warm wishes to the countrymen.

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