Inauguration of Shaheed Smarak likely in the last week of November: Anil Vij

Chandigarh-Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij said that the Shaheed Smarak under construction in Ambala Cantonment, dedicated to the First War of Independence of 1857, will be the largest memorial in Asia. Through this memorial, people will be made aware of the truth of the freedom struggle and the sacrifices of the martyrs. He said the inauguration of this memorial is likely to take place in the last week of November, and he has requested Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi to personally inaugurate this grand and significant memorial.

Anil Vij said that extreme cruelty was inflicted during the First War of Independence. People were tied to trees and shot, many were imprisoned for years, and several regiments were disbanded. To bring this truth to light, he has worked tirelessly for the past many years.

Highlighting the memorial’s monumental significance, Vij said he has requested Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi to grace the inauguration ceremony in person.