In Photos: PM Modi pays tributes at National War Memorial on Republic Day

Updated On: 26 January, 2024 11:18 AM IST | ronak mastakar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid floral tributes to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial here on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day (Pics/PTI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid floral tributes to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial here on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day (Pics/PTI)

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He led the nation in paying solemn tributes by laying a wreath

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The iconic memorial in the India Gate complex was inaugurated by Modi in 2019

<p>It is dedicated to soldiers killed during the India-China War in 1962, India-Pak Wars in 1947, 1965 and 1971, Indian Peace Keeping Force Operations in Sri Lanka and in the Kargil Conflict in 1999, and also those in the UN peacekeeping missions</p>

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It is dedicated to soldiers killed during the India-China War in 1962, India-Pak Wars in 1947, 1965 and 1971, Indian Peace Keeping Force Operations in Sri Lanka and in the Kargil Conflict in 1999, and also those in the UN peacekeeping missions

<p>Spread over an area of approximately 40 acres, the National War Memorial comprises four concentric circles, namely -- the `Amar Chakra`, `Veerta Chakra`, `Tyag Chakra` and the `Rakshak Chakra` with names of 25,942 soldiers inscribed in golden letters on granite tablets</p>

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Spread over an area of approximately 40 acres, the National War Memorial comprises four concentric circles, namely -- the `Amar Chakra`, `Veerta Chakra`, `Tyag Chakra` and the `Rakshak Chakra` with names of 25,942 soldiers inscribed in golden letters on granite tablets

<p>It also includes a central 15.5-m obelisk, an eternal flame and six bronze murals depicting famous battles fought by the Indian Army, Air Force and the Navy in a covered gallery (Veerta Chakra)</p>

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It also includes a central 15.5-m obelisk, an eternal flame and six bronze murals depicting famous battles fought by the Indian Army, Air Force and the Navy in a covered gallery (Veerta Chakra)

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On this day in 1950, India declared itself a sovereign, democratic, and republic state with the adoption of the Constitution

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India gained its freedom from the British Empire in 1947 and began drafting its Constitution soon after

<p>India is all set to celebrate its 75th Republic Day on Friday with an impressive display of military might and rich cultural heritage at the majestic Kartavya Path in Delhi</p>

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India is all set to celebrate its 75th Republic Day on Friday with an impressive display of military might and rich cultural heritage at the majestic Kartavya Path in Delhi

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