Bravery of gallant heroes like Vikram Batra to inspire generations: Rajnath Singh

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Remembering Captain Vikram Batra, who made the supreme sacrifice during the Kargil war, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the bravery and deep-rooted passion of the gallant heroes will always be an inspiration for generations to come.

Speaking during the launch of a series of events on Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence, Singh paid homage to all the bravehearts who laid down their lives defending the sovereignty and integrity of the country.

He congratulated the ministry and the armed forces for organising various events across the country, which will instill a sense of national pride among the people. He said that such events represent the Indian ethos of ‘Unity in Diversity’.

Singh also threw light on the five pillars — Freedom Struggle, Ideas at 75, Achievements at 75, Actions at 75 and Resolves at 75 — envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he kicked off the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations in March 2021.

Singh stated that the five pillars will act as guiding force for the country to move forward in the path of development. Echoing the government’s resolve, Singh said, “We aim to develop a powerful and self-reliant ‘Bharat’ which is peace-loving, but fully capable of giving a befitting reply whenever challenged.”