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1. #IndiaGateLawns OR #NationalWarMemorialCircle Is a MASSIVE circle which has India Gate, National War Memorial on two opposite plots and a Canopy in centre. The Canopy had King George’s statue till 1968. 
2. #IndiaGateLawns OR #NationalWarMemorialCircle India Gate was constructed in remembrance of 90,000 Indian soldiers who died during FIRST WORLD WAR. Names of ONLY 13,600 are etched on walls.
3. #IndiaGateLawns OR #NationalWarMemorialCircle India Gate attracts highest tourist footfall in Delhi, massive lawns are open to public, baloon & ice cream sellers, rocket toys and complete festive atmosphere has always been the signature of IG visit. Circle has two parkings
India's #NationalWarMemorial look at this journey.
Around #1960s armed forces first proposed a War Memorial. But Nothing Happened. @narendramodi @vikramsampath @sanjeevsanyal @anujdhar @seriousfunnyguy @ARanganathan72 @Rajeev_GoI
Around #1960s armed forces first proposed a War Memorial. But Nothing Happened. @narendramodi @vikramsampath @sanjeevsanyal @anujdhar @seriousfunnyguy @ARanganathan72 @Rajeev_GoI
In 1972 #AmarJawanJyoti was buit 'under' India gate's arch to honour only 1971's war soldiers. But No #NationalWarMemorial
In 2006 there was plan to bulit #NationalWarMemorial but it was cancelled. Reason for that 'as
Heritage Committee said' was
"the wall would obstruct the view of India Gate."
Heritage Committee said' was
"the wall would obstruct the view of India Gate."
The flame of #AmarJawanJyoti is not being extinguished. It is being merged with flame at #NationalWarMemorial. It was an odd thing to see that the flame at Amar Jawan Jyoti payed homage to martyrs of 1971 & other wars but none of their names are present there: GoI Sources
The names inscribed on the India Gate are of only some martyrs who fought for the British in the World War 1 & the Anglo Afghan War & thus is a symbol of our colonial past: GoI Sources
The names of all Indian martyrs from all the wars, including 1971 & wars before & after it are housed at the National War Memorial. Hence it is a true 'Shraddhanjali' to have the flame paying tribute to martyrs there: GoI Sources
Smt Phool Wati Devi, w/o Late S S Malhan, Leading Mechanical Engineer (LME) paid homage to her husband on #01Dec 21 at #NationalWarMemorial.
She placed petals at the 'Tablet' and laid a wreath at Tyag Chakra (1/3).
@salute2soldier
@NAVYESM
#SwarnimVijayVarsh
#BraveSonsofIndia
She placed petals at the 'Tablet' and laid a wreath at Tyag Chakra (1/3).
@salute2soldier
@NAVYESM
#SwarnimVijayVarsh
#BraveSonsofIndia
Late S S Malhan, LME served onboard #INSKhukri during the
#1971War, displayed exceptional courage & made the Supreme Sacrifice.
The wreath laying ceremony was attended by officers from IHQ MoD (Navy) (2/3).
@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia
@AjaybhattBJP4UK
@drajaykumar_ias
#1971War, displayed exceptional courage & made the Supreme Sacrifice.
The wreath laying ceremony was attended by officers from IHQ MoD (Navy) (2/3).
@SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia
@AjaybhattBJP4UK
@drajaykumar_ias
Earlier during the day, Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff #CNS and Mrs Kala Hari Kumar, President NWWA met the family and felicitated them (3/3).
#WeRemember
#VeerNaris
#WeRemember
#VeerNaris
Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC assumes charge as the 25th Chief of the Naval Staff #CNS.
#IndianNavy
@rashtrapatibhvn @PMOIndia @DefenceMinIndia @HQ_IDS_India @SpokespersonMoD @PIB_India @DG_PIB @DDNational @airnewsalerts
#IndianNavy
@rashtrapatibhvn @PMOIndia @DefenceMinIndia @HQ_IDS_India @SpokespersonMoD @PIB_India @DG_PIB @DDNational @airnewsalerts
Admiral R Hari Kumar succeeds Adm Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC who retires upon superannuation, after an illustrious career, spanning over forty one years, in the #IndianNavy
The Victory Flame or the Vijay Mashaal, symbolising India’s victory in 1971 War, reached #Bengaluru today
#SwarnimVijayVarsh
#SwarnimVijayVarsh
The Flame was received by Major General J V Prasad, General Officer Commanding, Karnataka & Kerala Sub Area at War Memorial in Madras Engineer Group & Centre.
During the event, wreaths were laid and the fallen heroes were paid homage.
#SwarnimVijayVarsh
During the event, wreaths were laid and the fallen heroes were paid homage.
#SwarnimVijayVarsh
The Flame received in Bangalore was given a grand reception by the valiant Thambis of the Madras Engineer Group and Centre, who escorted it through the Old Madras Road.
#SwarnimVijayVarsh
#SwarnimVijayVarsh
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Proud to have steered the creation of #NationalWarMemorial from design selection to construction, as Chief of @HQ_IDS_India.
On this INDEPENDENCE DAY, posting some interesting facts in this thread about construction of this @salute2soldier
Proud to have steered the creation of #NationalWarMemorial from design selection to construction, as Chief of @HQ_IDS_India.
On this INDEPENDENCE DAY, posting some interesting facts in this thread about construction of this @salute2soldier
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Many insisted on locating it in military area in Delhi Cantonment, as no land was available in central Delhi.
PM @narendramodi had the vision of locating it at India Gate (only a PM could've given this spot), as it would attract tourists from other all over the world
Many insisted on locating it in military area in Delhi Cantonment, as no land was available in central Delhi.
PM @narendramodi had the vision of locating it at India Gate (only a PM could've given this spot), as it would attract tourists from other all over the world
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Constructed over 40 acres land next to India Gate, initially the Central Vista Committee approved a height of 1.5 mtrs only for central pillar.
When all efforts failed, sr officers of CVC & others were invited on site. Realising the importance, they assented to 15 mtr. Proud
Constructed over 40 acres land next to India Gate, initially the Central Vista Committee approved a height of 1.5 mtrs only for central pillar.
When all efforts failed, sr officers of CVC & others were invited on site. Realising the importance, they assented to 15 mtr. Proud
Had the opportunity to visit the #NationalWarMemorial in Delhi for the very first time & that too in the company of 1st course (J) NDA veterans.
Serene, powerful & beautifully laid out this Memorial perfectly captures the pathos of a soldier’s sacrifice for the nation.
Serene, powerful & beautifully laid out this Memorial perfectly captures the pathos of a soldier’s sacrifice for the nation.
Having accompanied my father to war memorials for Indian soldiers, across the UK, France & Flanders it was indeed a moving experience to finally experience this much overdue homage to our fallen men on Indian soil - incidentally, the Memorial was first proposed in 1960!
The architects, the horticulturalists & of course the political will to see the concept finally brought to fruition must be commended for this beautiful, emotion evoking piece of architecture।
🇮🇳 NAMO NAMO🇮🇳
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My effort here is to list all the 75 reasons in a single thread
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Thanks to @muglikar_ and @IndiaPeCharcha for coming up with these brilliant 1 minute videos.
My effort here is to list all the 75 reasons in a single thread
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As the #NationalWarMemorial is inaugurated, it becomes important to put this in perspective. During my tenure as the army chief, I had written to the then PM on multiple occasions to give the soldiers their due & build the war memorial. (1/n)
Unfortunately, my requests fell on deaf ears & a helpless man offered little explanation to why we couldn’t build a memorial. Today @RahulGandhi & his party must explain why we could do something in 5 years, but, it couldn’t be done by the @INCIndia for decades (2/n)
Before some of you accuse me of politicking, please look at an article from 2013, where in an interview I had mentioned these issues with the UPA. bit.ly/2EeCCsz (3/n)
