The BJP leader and Mussoorie MlA, Ganesh Joshi laid the foundation stone for martyr Jaswant Singh Rawat memorial Dwar at Nashville road here on Wednesday. The memorial is being built by Hans foundation. Speaking on the occasion the Mussoorie MlA said that the construction of memorial is a fitting tribute to the martyr. He claimed that he has set up eight such memorials in the state capital. Joshi praised the contribution of Mangla Mata and Bhole Maharaj for the memorial. lieutenant General O P Kaushik (rtd), who was present on the occasion as chief guest said that he always feel honoured when he is invited in any programme concerned with martyrs. He informed that in 1962 war he was posted as a captain in Arunachal Pradesh where Rawat was martyred.
Riflemen Jaswant Singh Rawat was only 21 when as part of IV Garhwal Rifle his post was attacked by Chinese troops in Nuranang sector of Arunachal Pradesh. Rawat exhibited great valour and was martyred. He was awarded with Mahavir Chakra posthumously. Jaswant Singh Rawat is held in high esteem by armed forces personnel and is worshipped. It is believed that his spirit still protects the post from enemies. Army has named the post after him and named it Jaswantgarh.