: Rezang La memorial symbolises Indias stand of giving befitting reply to anyone who threatens its sovereignty, integrity: Rajnath Singh #IndiaNEWS #Latest News New Delhi, Nov 18: Defence Minister Rajnath

Rezang La memorial symbolises Indias stand of giving befitting reply to anyone who threatens its sovereignty, integrity: Rajnath Singh #IndiaNEWS #Latest News
New Delhi, Nov 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Rezang La Memorial in Ladakh symbolises Indias stand of giving a befitting reply to anyone who threatens the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
The Defence Minister arrived in Leh, Ladakh today to inaugurate the newly revamped Rezang La Memorial at a solemn ceremony at Chushul in Ladakh.
The renovation of the memorial is not only a tribute to our valiant Armed Forces but also a symbol of the fact that we are fully prepared to protect the integrity of the nation. This monument symbolises the Governments stand of giving a befitting reply to anyone who threatens our sovereignty and integrity, said Rajnath Singh as per an official statement released by the Ministry of Defence.
The Defence Minister dedicated to the nation the renovated Rezang La Memorial that was constructed in 1963 in the Chushul plains, at an altitude of over 15,000 feet, right at the India-China border to honour the troops of Charlie Company of 13 Kumaon Regiment, who on November 18, 1962, had defended Rezang La and the surrounding areas located at over 16,500 feet on the Kailash Ranges in Eastern Ladakh.
As per the official statement, the decision to renovate the Memorial was taken by Rajnath Singh when he had visited Leh in June 2021. In a major upgradation exercise, the renovation of the Memorial commenced in mid-July and the complex was ready within three months for inauguration on the 59th anniversary of the battle.
The Defence Minister paid homage to the gallant Indian soldiers who fought the battle of Rezang La and laid wreath at the Memorial. In his address, he said, the courage and sacrifice of the Charlie Company will always inspire future generations, describing the Rezang La memorial as an epitome of the passion, determination and fearless spirit of the bravehearts of the country.
Singh also lauded the Indian soldiers, who continue to carry forward the valour and patriotism of the fallen heroes and protect the country fearlessly. Reaffirming the Governments commitment of the welfare of the Armed Forces personnel and their families, he assured them of all possible support to fulfill their needs.
The Defence Minister appreciated that the renovation of the memorial was carried out on the lines of a national-level memorial without compromising with the original structure and sentiments attached to it.
Asserting that the monument will bolster the feeling of nationalism and encourage tourism, he said that the renovated memorial will attract people from within the country and abroad. He congratulated all those who worked tirelessly in harsh conditions for the renovation of the monument.
It was a saga of unparalleled bravery as Major Shaitan Singh and 113 soldiers had made the supreme sacrifice, fighting one of the worlds rarest last man, last bullet battles.

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