Inauguration of the Shahed Smarak of the First War of Independence under construction in Ambala Cantonment likely in the last week of November – Energy, Transport & Labour Minister Shri Anil Vij

The memorial under construction in Ambala Cantonment is dedicated to the First War of Independence and will be Asia’s largest memorial – Anil Vij

Through this memorial, people will be made aware of the truth of the freedom struggle and the sacrifices of the martyrs – Vij

I have struggled for 20-25 years to bring the truth of the First War of Independence to light – Vij

Chandigarh, 23 October – Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that the Shaheed Smarak under construction in Ambala Cantonment, dedicated to the First War of Independence of 1857, will be the largest memorial in Asia. Through this memorial, people will be made aware of the truth of the freedom struggle and the sacrifices of the martyrs. He said that the inauguration of this memorial is likely to take place in the last week of November, and he has requested Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi to personally inaugurate this grand and significant memorial.

The brave martyrs of the 1857 war have not received due recognition till date – Vij

While intracting with the media persons, Sh. Vij said that it is commonly publicized that the First War of Independence was fought by the Congress. However, the Congress was founded in 1885, 28 years after the first war of independence. He explained that those brave martyrs have not received proper recognition even today. Their stories have not been told, their songs have not been sung, and no special day has been observed in their honor.

I have struggled for 20-25 years to bring the truth of the First War of Independence to light – Vij

Sh. Anil Vij further said that extreme cruelty was inflicted during the First War of Independence. People were tied to trees and shot, heads were crushed under axes, many were imprisoned for years, and several regiments were disbanded. To bring this truth to light, he has worked tirelessly for the past 20-25 years.

The memorial is grand, significant, and nearly complete – Vij

He also informed that he requested the government to construct the martyrs’ memorial, which is now nearly ready. Its inauguration is expected in the last week of November. Highlighting the memorial’s monumental significance, Sh.Vij requested that Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi grace the inauguration ceremony in person.
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