Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Ambala on November 5 to inaugurate a memorial dedicated to the martyrs of the 1857 First War of Independence. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is also scheduled to attend the event.
Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa described Shah’s visit as an important occasion for the state and said the memorial would honour the known and unknown freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the uprising.
According to Gangwa, the names of more than 700 martyrs have been inscribed on the memorial in golden letters. The site also features modern technology and visual presentations to showcase the history and sacrifices associated with the 1857 revolt.
Ambala Memorial To Honour Heroes Of 1857 Uprising
Gangwa said Haryana’s contribution to the First War of Independence deserved recognition and that the memorial would help connect future generations with the state’s history of resistance and sacrifice.
He described the project as more than a physical structure, calling it a tribute to patriotism, courage and national pride. The memorial, he said, would serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made in the struggle against British rule.
Amit Shah To Address Public Meeting At Gandhi Ground
Apart from inaugurating the memorial, Shah will address a public gathering at Gandhi Ground in Ambala.
Gangwa appealed to people across Haryana to attend the programme and extend a warm welcome to the Union Home Minister and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
The minister also credited the BJP’s 12 years in government in Haryana with giving renewed attention to development and the preservation of the state’s cultural heritage and history.
The inauguration is expected to add a new landmark to Ambala’s historical landscape, with the memorial dedicated to remembering the contribution of those who took part in the 1857 uprising.
