Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov addressed the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising on Monday, stating that the concept of freedom has shifted from merely questioning capability to one of conscious choice. Gurov reflected that 150 years prior, revolutionaries rose up to secure the right for all Bulgarians to make choices—a right, he noted, that Bulgarians exercised recently. According to the minister, freedom is not an event but an ongoing requirement.
He emphasized the necessity of remaining vigilant, maintaining critical thought, and actively defending freedom when required, rather than remaining silent. In a tribute to the heroes of the April Uprising, the Prime Minister used his platform to commemorate the historical event. Attached to his Facebook post was a video clip where Gurov recited a letter originally written by the Bulgarian revolutionary and poet Hristo Botev to Ivan Grudov, Ivan Kavaldzhiev, and Georgi Stranski.
The remarks underscore a commitment to civic awareness and the continuous defense of national liberties. The message delivered by the minister serves as a call for sustained engagement with the principles of self-determination exemplified by the historical struggle of the April Uprising.
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