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flag India honors Dalit freedom fighter Uda Devi Pasi with a statue in Lucknow, recognizing her role in the 1857 Rebellion.

flag On November 16, 2025, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled a statue of Uda Devi Pasi, a Dalit freedom fighter, in Lucknow, honoring her role in the 1857 Rebellion, particularly the Battle of Sikandar Bagh. flag Singh praised her courage and sacrifice, calling her a symbol of women’s empowerment and resistance to injustice, and criticized past governments and Marxist historians for neglecting contributions of Dalit and tribal leaders. flag He highlighted her legacy in inspiring women in India’s security forces. flag Adityanath noted the state’s efforts to include marginalized leaders in education, announced women battalions named after Pasi leaders, and revealed plans for a monument to Maharaja Bijli Pasi.

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