PM Modi inaugurates renovated Jallianwala Bagh memorial complex, says country's duty to protect its history

PM Modi on Saturday virtually inaugurated the Jallianwala Bagh memorial complex in Amritsar and said that it is every country's right to protect its history.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that it is every country's duty to protect its history as events of the past "teach us and give us direction to move forward".While virtually inaugurating the Jallianwala Bagh memorial complex and paying homage to the martyrs, PM Modi said, "The global developments remind us of the importance of self-reliance and self-confidence. At a time when we are celebrating Amrut Mahotsav, we should strengthen our nation's foundation and take pride in it." A wreath-laying ceremony was held and a two-minute silence was observed in the memory of martyrs of the 1919 Jallianwala massacre.