Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Martyrs’ Memorial of the First War of Independence of 1857 in Ambala, Haryana. Built at a cost of ₹594 crore and spanning 22 acres, the memorial features 22 galleries, modern technology such as virtual reality, holography, and interactive projection, alongside an open-air theatre seating 2,500 people and a light-and-sound show.
According to the Press Information Bureau release, the Home Minister stated that the memorial aims to serve as a source of patriotic inspiration for the younger generation. During the event, attended by Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal, a National Highway built at a cost of ₹1,260 crore was also inaugurated to improve connectivity in the state.
What it means
- A martyrs' memorial spanning 22 acres with 22 galleries was inaugurated in Ambala, built at a cost of ₹594 crore.
- A National Highway built at a cost of ₹1,260 crore was inaugurated to improve state connectivity.
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Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates Martyrs’ Memorial of First War of Independence of 1857 in Ambala, Haryana”. Read the original release.
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