History is not just what written by people with slave mindset: Modi

LUCKNOW: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the previous governments of not giving due honour to “deserving” national icons like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Vallabhbhai Patel and Baba Saheb Ambedkar. Paying rich tributes to the 11th century king Maharaja Suheldev on his 1012nd birth anniversary, the PM termed him a saviour of the country’s cultural identity, who did not get the due in history books.

“But histroy is not just what is written by those who enslaved the country and those having a mindset infested with slavery. Indian history is also alive in people’s collective memory, in folklores. Though Suheldev’s valour and courage did not get due recognition in history books, his identity continues to persist in the heart and soul of people in Awadh, terai region and Poorvanchal (east UP),” he said, while virtually addressing the anniversary celebration held in Bahraich.

The foundation of a memorial in the name of King Suheldev was also laid on the occasion.