Amit Shah lays foundation stone of ‘Balidan Stambh’ in Srinagar, distributes appointment letters to martyrs‘ families
1 min read 24 Jun 2023, 05:05 PM ISTThe project is a part of Srinagar Smart City and it pays tribute to the martyrs who made supreme sacrifices for the country
PremiumNEW DELHI: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, continued his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, undertaking significant endeavours to honour the bravery and sacrifice of the region’s valiant individuals.
On the second day of his visit, the minister laid the foundation stone of the ‘Balidan Stambh’ in Srinagar, an enduring symbol of courage. Additionally, he met with the families of the martyrs from the Jammu and Kashmir Police and presented them with appointment letters as a token of respect and support.
In his tweet, the union home minister said, “Jammu and Kashmir is the land of indomitable courage and bravery of nation’s bravehearts. To immortalise the valour of such heroes, the foundation stone of the ‘ Balidan Stambh’ was laid at Pratap Park in Srinagar, today. The Stambh will inspire patriotism among the youth by immortalizing the memory of the martyrs."
According to PTI, the ‘Balidaan Stambh’ project is a part of Srinagar Smart City and it pays tribute to the martyrs who made supreme sacrifices for the country. Stringent security measures had been put in place for the event.
Aside from the LG, Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi, Union Home Secretary, and Secretary of, the Ministry of Culture were also present for the occasion.
Amit Shah said that “The martyrdom of numerous Jawans of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, who sacrificed their lives while fighting terrorists and securing innocent citizens, is a proof that Kashmir and its people are committed towards peace. Today, met the family members of such martyrs in Srinagar and distributed appointment letters on behalf of the J&K govt to the closest kins of the martyrs."
