Eternal Flame For Soldiers In Chhattisgarh Soon: Chief Minister
NDTV
The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame at India Gate in Delhi was recently merged with the National War Memorial (NWM), drawing criticism from some quarters.
A memorial for martyred soldiers and personnel of other security forces on the lines of the Amar Jawan Jyoti flame would be built in Raipur, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Saturday.
The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame at India Gate in Delhi was recently merged with the National War Memorial (NWM), drawing criticism from some quarters.
In a press release, Mr Baghel said the removal of the Amar Jawan Jyoti pained him.
"In honor of the martyrs, a memorial named 'Chhattisgarh Amar Jawan Jyoti' will be constructed on the campus of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force's 4th battalion in Mana area here," he said.
