Chapter on Saragarhi should be introduced in all textbooks, will take up matter with PM Modi and Education Minister: Vikramjit Singh MP
Chapter on Saragarhi should be introduced in all textbooks, will take up matter with PM Modi and Education Minister: Vikramjit Singh MP
Sikhism have taught us what we should do for nation and society: Uttarakhand Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmeet Singh
MP Vikramjit Singh announces to set up replica Saragarhi Memorial in Delhi
New Delhi September 14, 2022:
The World Punjabi Organisation (WPO) and Saragarhi Foundation Inc commemorated the 125th anniversary of the famous battle fought at Saragarhi in 1897 in New Delhi.
While paying his heartful tributes to the sacrifices of 21 brave Sikhs of the Saragarhi battle, Punjab MP Vikramjit Singh said that the bravery cannot be summed in any words but still we can contribute to the sacrifices of those soldiers. . He announced Rs 50 lakh from his MPLAD for renovation, beautification and development of the Saragarhi memorial at Ferozepur, Punjab
He announced to set up a replica of the original monument of the Saragarhi battle in the National Capital.
MP also requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to include a chapter on the Saragarhi Battle as part of the curriculum in all the Indian languages to teach the students about this unparallel and exemplary battle.
Lauding the sacrifice of 21 Sikhs who fought the Saragarhi Battle with immense valor and courage, Lt. Gen. Gurmeet Singh Governor of Uttarakhand said that Sikhism has taught us what we should do for the nation and society.
“The world should learn Humanity from Sikhs and it becomes our duty to aware everyone across the globe about the Brave battle of Saragarhi. We all should learn from the battle,” he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Senior Defence Expert Maroof Raza said that it is written in Wikipedia that British Parliament gave a standing ovation, and 10 feet high bronze statue in the UK, Bolbhampton with 1 lakh pounds was donated by citizens to make a statue of Ishar Singh.
“The Sikhs are a fierce breed. Indian Order of Merit was given to these 21 Soldiers. The bottom line is it was a fierce battle where Bravehearts fought by giving the last call of the Khalsa. If a nation does not honor its brave, they have no right to be called a great nation,” expressed Maroof Raza.
Sharing the stage Gen. J J Singh, former Indian Army chief said that this battle was the epitome of valor courage and a display of fearlessness.
“It’s a lesson for all leaders at every level. Nishan Sahab was there at the fort of Sarahgarhi. Brigadier Kanwaljeet Singh from the 36th Sikh regiment is present here,” he said.
Dr. Josan, President of Saragarhi foundation, Dr. Tarlochan Singh Former Chairman of the Minorities Commission, S. Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi MP from New Zealand, Harmit Singh Kalka President DSGMC, Ravinder Singh Ahuja President of Sikh Forum, Brig. Kanwaljit Singh Chopra from the 36th Sikh regiment and all the dignitaries present thanked the contribution and the efforts of S. Vikramjit Singh MP for the commemoration function.
