Expelled RJD MP calls for skipping Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations

Expelled RJD MP Rajesh Ranjan Tuesday urged the government not to celebrate Independence Day and Republic Day every year as it involves the money of the poor. He made the suggestion while participating in the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's address in the Lok Sabha. He also demanded Bharat Ratna for social reformer Periyar E V Ramasamy, freedom fighters Veer Kunwar Singh, Bhagat Singh, Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi and Lakshmibai.

(With inputs from agencies.)