Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov addressed the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising on Monday, stating that the concept of freedom has shifted from a matter of capability to one of choice. Gurov reflected 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 responsibility.
He stated, “It is a necessity to stay awake, to think, to be vigilant, and not to be silent if we have to defend our freedom.” In his tribute to the heroes of the April Uprising, the Prime Minister shared a video clip on his Facebook page. This video featured Gurov reciting a letter originally written by the Bulgarian revolutionary and poet Hristo Botev to fellow figures including Ivan Grudov, Ivan Kavaldzhiev, and Georgi Stranski. The remarks by Minister Gurov highlighted the enduring significance of the April Uprising in Bulgarian history.
His message served as a call for continuous civic engagement and vigilance in upholding national liberties, framing the historical struggle as a precedent for modern civic duty.
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