PM Modi urges citizens to visit National War Memorial in New Delhi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, in his first ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of the year, urged people to visit the National War Memorial in New Delhi. “We have seen the 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' near India Gate and the flame at the nearby National War Memorial have been merged into one. On this emotional moment, many countrymen and the family of martyrs had tears in their eyes,” he said.

“Some veterans wrote to me that 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' (at the National War Memorial) is a great tribute to martyrs… I request you to visit the War Memorial… As part of 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav' many awards such as PM Bal Puraskar, Padma awards were also announced.” He then shared that he had received a large number of postcards from children across the country and outside as well.

“More than one crore children have sent me their ‘Mann Ki Baat’ via postcard. These postcards have come from many parts of the country and even from abroad. These postcards give a glimpse of broad and comprehensive outlook of our new generation for our country's future.” In his customary style, the PM then spoke about some citizens of the country whom he calls unsung heroes. He referred to the family of Tayammal in Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur who has been making a living selling tender coconut water. "Despite financial strains, she left no stone unturned to educate her children. She even donated ₹1 lakh for a school. To do this, you need a very big heart,: PM Modi

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