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| Meerut youths mark 1857 anniversary |
| It was when a sepoy revolted against the British rule, which began in Meerut and grew into a revolt for independence.
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| INDIA
, 7-May-2007
1:32:17 AM |
| Thousands of people will march to Delhi from Meerut to celebrate 150th anniversary of 1857, also described as the year of first war of Independence.
It was when a sepoy revolted against the British rule, which began in Meerut and grew into a revolt for independence.
Over 30,000 youth from across the country will cover a distance of 80 kms in five days and reach Delhi on May 11.
One third of the participants are women and in Delhi the procession will be joined by 20,000 more.
There were cultural performances by artists from all over the country and leading them was Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mani Shankar Aiyar.
Aiyar flagged off the rally early Monday morning and demonstrated his dancing skills as well
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