Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov reflected on the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising on Monday. Speaking via Facebook, Gurov stated that the concept of freedom has shifted from a matter of capability to one of deliberate choice. He recalled that 150 years prior, revolutionaries rose up to secure the right for all Bulgarians to choose their path—a right, he noted, that Bulgarians exercised recently.
The minister emphasized that freedom is not a singular event but an ongoing state of awareness. “It is a necessity to stay awake, to think, to be vigilant, and not to be silent if we have to defend our freedom,” the Prime Minister wrote in his tribute to the heroes of the April Uprising. In addition to his message, Gurov shared a video clip featuring the recitation of a letter from the Bulgarian revolutionary and poet Hristo Botev, addressed to Ivan Grudov, Ivan Kavaldzhiev, and Georgi Stranski.
This commemoration by the minister serves to highlight the enduring significance of the historical events surrounding the April Uprising. The statement underscores a commitment to vigilance in safeguarding national liberties, drawing a direct line between the actions of past revolutionaries and the responsibilities of the current generation, as articulated by Minister Gurov.
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It’s interesting to hear his take on how the definition of freedom has evolved over time.