Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan exhorted the people to remember the country first and work with total commitment. Youths should inculcate the spirit of patriotism and extend every possible cooperation in country's progress.
He was addressing a group of youths who called on him at the CM's residence after returning from country's borders under 'Maa Tujhe Pranam Yojana' today. He said State Government had launched Maa Tujhe Pranam Yojana to enable youth to visit country's borders to see for themselves the circumstances under which the army personnel are defending the country's borders.
He said this would instill into us devotion towards our country. He said that Shourya Smarak to perpetuate memories of martyrs is being constructed at Bhopal.
He wished bright future to the youths. The youths applied 'tilak' (soil from the border) to the Chief Minister's forehead. Harishita Verma, Poorvi Gupta, Geetanjali Vyas, Ranu Ahirwar and Kanchan Singh shared their experiences.
They said the soldiers too also lauded the Maa Tujhe Pranam Yojana. Through the scheme, youths got the opportunity to visit country's borders and understand the situation there. They also got to know the defence structure of the country.
The group visited Kochi, Tanot Mata Ka Mandir, longowal border, Bagha border and Hussainiwala. Principal Secretary to CM, Manoj Shrivastava and Director, Sports, Shailendra Shrivastava were also present on the occasion.