*Energy Minister Anil Vij Chairs Meeting of Officials Ahead of November 5 Inauguration of Azadi ki Pehli Ladai ka Shaheed Smarak*

*Energy Minister Anil Vij visits Gandhi Ground to review preparations for Union Minister Amit Shah’s public rally*

Chandigarh, November 2 — The Ambala district administration is making preparations for the inauguration of the Azadi ki Pehli Ladai ka Shaheed Smarak, dedicated to the First War of Independence of 1857, in Ambala Cantonment on November 5 by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Sh. Amit Shah.

As part of these preparations, a meeting was held today at the Martyrs’ Memorial under the chairmanship of Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij. Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of Information, Public Relations and Languages, Haryana, Sh. K. Makrand Pandurang, along with officials from various departments, attended the meeting. During the visit, the officials also inspected the memorial and reviewed the arrangements.

During the meeting, Energy Minister Sh. Anil Vij reviewed the preparations for the programme and issued necessary directions to the officials. He also discussed various aspects of the program. Earlier, Commissioner and Secretary Sh. K. Makrand Pandurang inspected the preparations and arrangements for the inauguration of the Martyrs’ Memorial and issued necessary instructions to the concerned officials.

He directed the officials to ensure that all essential arrangements for the November 5 programme are completed well in advance so that visitors do not face any inconvenience. He also instructed officials of the concerned departments to work in close coordination and discharge their assigned responsibilities with utmost seriousness and within the stipulated time.

*Energy Minister Anil Vij visits Gandhi Ground to review preparations for Union Minister Amit Shah’s public rally*

Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij visited Gandhi Ground in Ambala Cantonment this morning to review the preparations for the proposed programme of Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah on November 5. Deputy Commissioner Sh. Sachin Gupta was also present on the occasion.

During the inspection, the Energy Minister carefully reviewed the arrangements for the main stage, seating, the stage for performers, the media gallery and parking facilities. He also took stock of arrangements for electricity, drinking water and other essential facilities, keeping in mind the convenience of the people attending the programme. He directed the concerned officials to complete all preparations well in advance.

Energy Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that on November 5, Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah will inaugurate the Azadi ki Pehli Ladai ka Shaheed Smarak –1857, built in Ambala Cantonment, and address a large public meeting at Gandhi Ground. He said that the memorial is an important initiative to honour the sacrifices of the brave martyrs and unsung revolutionaries of the 1857 uprising. Spread over approximately 22 acres, the memorial showcases historical events associated with the revolt through 22 galleries.

He further informed that the names of around 700 martyrs are being inscribed in golden letters at the memorial so that future generations can learn about the contributions and sacrifices of those who laid down their lives for the country's freedom. The Energy Minister directed the officials to give priority to the convenience and security of visitors attending the public meeting and ensure smooth traffic movement and all other arrangements.

Deputy Commissioner Sh. Sachin Gupta, Zila Parishad CEO Shri Gagandeep Singh, ADPR Sh. Manish Lauhan, Martyrs’ Memorial Director Dr. Kuldeep Saini, SDM Naraingarh Sh. Shivjit Bharti along with officials from the concerned departments and representatives of various agencies, were present on the occasion.