The Impressive TimesNew Delhi:The Yadav community has expressed hope that PM Narendra Modi will take steps to grant formal martyr status to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1962 Battle of Rezang La. Referring to the PM’s efforts to address the consequences of decisions taken during Jawaharlal Nehru’s tenure, the community said the country had paid a heavy price for several such decisions. It said soldiers and ex-servicemen across the country were looking towards PM Modi to extend similar recognition to the Rezang La heroes, bringing honour to their sacrifice and the Yadav community.
Against this backdrop, members of the Yadav community from across the country will gather at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi on November 18 to honour the Ahir soldiers who displayed exceptional courage during the 1962 India-China War at Rezang La and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
The Rezang La Shaurya Diwas programme, organised by Shri Krishna Yadav Mahasabha (Regd.), will pay tribute to the fallen soldiers and raise demands before the Central Government for inclusion of their valour and sacrifice in the national curriculum and the development of ‘Rezang La Rashtriya Shaurya Sthal Ahir Dham’ as a national memorial. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will attend the event as the chief guest.
Addressing a press conference at the Press Club of India on Thursday, Mahasabha National President Jagdish Yadav said the Battle of Rezang La was an important chapter in India’s military history, reflecting extraordinary courage, valour and supreme sacrifice. He said the bravery displayed by Ahir soldiers while fighting the enemy under extremely difficult circumstances was a matter of national pride, but their contribution had not received the recognition it deserved.
He said the November 18 programme would not merely be a tribute ceremony but also an effort to secure historical recognition for the fallen soldiers and make their legacy an integral part of the country’s collective memory. He urged the Central Government to develop a national memorial, ‘Rezang La Rashtriya Shaurya Sthal Ahir Dham’, in their memory.
Mahasabha National Media Coordinator Than Singh Yadav said the programme at Talkatora Stadium would reflect the unity of the Yadav community and its respect for the martyrs. Members of the community from different states are expected to reach Delhi to pay tribute to the heroes of Rezang La.
Organisation General Secretary Hemant Yadav said the valour of Rezang La was not limited to any particular caste or community but was an integral part of India’s military heritage and national pride. National Women’s President Nisha Yadav emphasised the important role of women in honouring the martyrs and passing their stories of courage on to future generations.
Haryana Assembly Deputy Speaker Santosh Yadav will preside over the November 18 programme. The list of distinguished guests includes MP Sakshi Maharaj, MP Sangeeta Yadav, MLA Mahant Balak Nath, Delhi Cabinet Minister Ravindra Indraj, Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi, MLA Ajay Mahawar and Rajesh Yadav, Vice-President of the BJP’s Uttar Pradesh unit.
Gujarat Yoga Board Chairman Shishpal Rajput, Haryana Public Service Commission member Mamta Yadav and Haryana Vice-Chancellor Sushma Yadav are also among the prominent personalities expected to attend.
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