Lucknow, Aug. 16 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid tribute to Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi on her birth anniversary in Hazratganj, remembering her role in the 1857 uprising and saying she "showed no hesitation in sacrificing everything for the country's independence" in the fight against British rule.

Paying his respects, CM Yogi said, "Today is the sacred birth anniversary of Veerangana Avantibai Lodhi, one of the revolutionaries of India's first war of independence, the 1857 uprising."

He added, "On this occasion, I pay my humble tribute at her revered feet on behalf of the people of the state, while bowing to the memories of Veerangana Avantibai Lodhi..."

Recalling her role in the freedom struggle, Yo...