Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that it is responsibility of the state government is give knowledge history in right perspective to the new generation. Maharana Pratap, an embodiment of bravery, fulfilled his responsibility and duty despite hardships and inspired the future generations. Maharana Pratap’s biography, patriotism, and his sacrifice will be presented to the future generations at the proposed Maharana Pratap Memorial. This will be a source of inspiration to them.
Chouhan was addressing the foundation laying ceremony of Maharana Pratap Memorial near Tatya Tope Stadium, Bhopal. The Chief Minister Chouhan laid the foundation of Maharana Pratap Memorial.
The Chief Minister said that the Maharana Pratap, who sacrificed everything for the mother nation is known for his bravery and sacrifice. Maharana Pratap Memorial will symbolise patriotism and social harmony.
Remembering the contribution of Bundelkhand’s pride Maharaj Chhatrasal ji, Chouhan announced that a grand memorial will be built at the samadhi of Maharaj Chhatrasal, Mau Sahaniya (Chhatarpur). Besides, the existing museum in Dhubela will be enriched.
Referring to the bravery of Maharana Pratap, Chief Minister Chouhan said that he was courageous since childhood. Maharana Pratap took over the reins as the ruler of Mewar. The Mughals would be terrified to face Maharana on the battlefield. Maharana Pratap opposed the expansionist policy of the Mughal Empire and fought bravely in many major battles against Akbar, including the battle of Haldighati in the year 1576.
Chief Minister Chouhan said that Jhalman, Bhil Sardar Punja and his army, Ramshah Tanwar of Gwalior and his sons, Hakim Khan Sur and Bhamashah had risked their lives to protect the personality of Maharana Pratap. Maharana Pratap never bowed before the Mughals.
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that Maharana Pratap Memorial is the result of Chief Minister Chouhan’s sense of being connected to the public and his foresight. Taking inspiration from the life and virtues of Maharana Pratap, India will become a nation leading the world.
Chouhan has taken vowed to establish Mahakal Lok, Ekatma Dham, Ramraja Lok, Salkanpur Devi Lok etc. to promote cultural development in the state. Due to this, the prestige of Madhya Pradesh is increasing in the entire country.
Culture, Tourism and Religious Trusts and Endowments Minister Usha Thakur said that Maharana Pratap Memorial will awaken the feeling of spirituality and nationalism in the coming generation. To build a Jagatguru India of the 21st century, it essential to convey the masses about the sacred character of Maharana Pratap. This monument will continue to inspire valour, patriotism and social harmony for ages. Minister Thakur heartily welcomed Chief Minister Chouhan for the construction of Maharana Pratap Memorial.
An animated film based on Maharana Pratap Memorial was screened in the programme. Ramvrat Pandey and fellow artists gave a song-musical presentation focusing on the life of Maharana Pratap.
On this occasion, Revenue Transport Minister Govind Rajput, Urban Development and Housing Minister Bhupendra Singh, Co-operative Public Service Management Minister Arvind Bhadoria, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Mahendra Sisodia, Industrial Policy and Investment Minister Rajvardhan Singh Dattigaon, Urban Development and Housing Minister OPS Bhadoria, Mineral Resources and Labour Minister Brijendra Pratap Singh, President of State Level Deendayal Antyodaya Samiti Programme Committee Rampal Singh were present along with representatives of Rajput community and a large number of common people.
