PM Modi visits National War Memorial

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the National War Memorial (NWM) on Wednesday morning, officially commencing the 73rd Republic Day parade. At NWM, the Prime Minister paid tributes to the fallen heroes. PM Modi also signed the visitors' book at the memorial.

This year’s parade will showcase India's military might and cultural diversity and many unique initiatives have been included to mark the celebration of the 75th year of Independence as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

A total of 21 tableaux - 12 of various states and Union Territories - nine of ministries are being showcased at the Republic Day parade this year.

Last week, the Amar Jawan Jyoti flame at India Gate was merged with the flame at the NWM. The Amar Jawan Jyoti was constructed as a memorial for Indian soldiers who were killed in action in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which India won, leading to the creation of Bangladesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on February 25, 2019, inaugurated the National War Memorial, where names of 25,942 soldiers have been inscribed in golden letters on granite tablets.

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