Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov addressed the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising on Monday, stating that freedom is now defined not by capability but by collective choice. Gurov reflected on the historical event, noting that 150 years prior, young revolutionaries rose up to secure the right for all Bulgarians to make their own decisions—a right, he observed, that Bulgarians exercised recently. According to the minister, freedom is not an event that occurs once but requires continuous vigilance.
He emphasized the necessity of remaining alert, engaging in thought, and speaking out when the defense of freedom is necessary. In a 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 Ivan Grudov, Ivan Kavaldzhiev, and Georgi Stranski.
The statement served as a reflection on the enduring importance of civic engagement and the struggle for self-determination. The actions highlighted by the minister underscore a commitment to maintaining the principles established by the revolutionaries of the April Uprising.
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