10th May 1857 is an unforgettable date in the history of Indian Freedom Movement. This was the day on which the Sepoys of Meerut started the revolt against the British, which heralded the First War of Independence, called ” Sepoy Mutiny” by the British. ( Indian Soldiers were called ‘Sepoys’ and Indians were called ‘Natives’ by the British.)

Hundreds of books have been written by the British as well as Indian historians on this great movement in which not only the Rajas, Sultans and Sepoys participated, but the common people also contributed their share. Though the rebels could capture Delhi and many important cities, they could not prevail and succeed against the better ammunition and military power of the British imperialism. The valour and sacrifice of lakhs and crores of people and their leaders like Rani Laxmibai, Tantia Topi, Begum Hazrat Mahal, Nana Sahib Peshwa, Kunwar Singh  and  many others will ever shine in the annals of Indian Freedom Movement.

India got Independence in 1947, within 100 years of the First War of Independence 1857. 67 years have passed after India got political freedom. But it is still to get freedom from hunger and  poverty for about 30-40%of its citizens. The rich has become rich, the poor, the poorer. It is high time for the  great struggle for freedom from hunger and poverty is to be fought. Are the people ready for the same?