BJP observes 'Aakrosh Diwas' in UP

The BJP today observed 'Aakrosh Diwas' in Uttar Pradesh as part of its nation-wide programme to protest against alleged humiliation of freedom fighters by Congress.

Today's event was part of the three-day nationwide programme that began on March 23 to commemorate the death anniversary of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru, BJP spokesperson Vijay Bahadur Pathak said.

He said Congress, by statements of its leaders, recently insulted the great men and the event was held to express the anger among the people over the issue.