Port Blair, Aug 17: A momentous occasion was marked with the launch of the eBook by the Member of Parliament Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma on 16th August, 2023 at 4pm in front of the Cellular Jail. This eBook titled “Freedom Fighters of India Part II,” is a compilation of articles previously published in the esteemed eMagazinePreSense over a period of time.
The launch ceremony, held at the iconic Andaman Cellular Jail, witnessed a distinguished gathering of dignitaries, family members of freedom fighters, senior citizens, and notable personalities who came together to pay homage to the sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes.
The launch ceremony, hosted through Zoom, attracted an audience of distinguished and prominent people from various parts of India and was led by Shri. Srinivasan, Managing Director, Prime Point PreSense. Shri Srinivasan who is popularly known as Prime Point Srinivasan compiled this eBook as a tribute to all the freedom fighters and dedicated a special section in this eBook talking about contributions & role of Andaman & Nicobar islands in the Capital Indian Freedom Movement.
Smti. Priyadarshni Rahul, Editor of PreSense addressed the gathering with her warm greetings and kind words for the people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and set an eloquent tone for the event.
Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma paid a heartfelt tribute to all the freedom fighters who endured immense hardships within these very walls for the cause of our nation’s independence. In his address speech Shri Sharma also remembered the gruesome past and lives laid down by the brave and selfless freedom fighters of our islands in this long freedom struggle. While addressing the crowd Shri Sharma also added that “as we have gathered today at this historical place we must all recognize the potential of our islands for our Nation’s future”. He said “our islands aren’t just a historic relic but a region with immense potential for growth, development and prosperity. With strategic importance for our defense, abundant natural resources and a rich cultural heritage, our islands offer a canvas on which we can paint a future that reflects the ideals of our freedom fighters held dear.”
The keynote speaker Dr KVS Gopalakrishnan IPS (retd) who is also Former Special Director General of Police, Intelligence Bureau, Government of India shed light on the profound contributions of the freedom fighters in the history of our Nation’s freedom struggle.
Shri Gauri Shankar Pande, Shri Swaran Singh and Smti Shanta Laxman also addressed the huge gathering and spoke about the tales of freedom struggles in the islands.
Shri Ramesh Sundaram, Editor in Chief, PreSense and Shri. Tamil Selvam expressed their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who was gathered to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s heroes.