Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that it is necessary to remember martyrs. The establishment of the statue of Rani Kamalapati in Bhopal is the honour expressed by the common man for her sacrifice. It is necessary to express gratitude to those who laid down their lives for the freedom of the country.
The Gond kings and queens of Madhya Pradesh have contributed significantly to the freedom struggle. The sacrifices of Shri Raghunath Shah, Shankar Shah, Rani Durgavati etc. are registered in history. Chief Minister Chouhan said that Rani Kamalapati sent her 14-year-old son Naval Shah to fight in the battlefield and he was martyred. After this, the queen performed Jauhar for self-respect and honour. She took Samadhi in the lake of Bhopal. Such sacrifices in Indian culture are always remembered.
Chouhan said that a programme will be held every year in memory of Rani Kamalapati in Bhopal, which will also include representatives of Gondwana region of the State.
A statue of Raja Bhoj, the founder of Bhopal was installed near the lake. The establishment of the statue of Rani Kamalapati in this series is a matter of pride for the citizens.
On the occasion of the dedication of Arch Bridge in Bhopal, Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that continuous efforts will be made to enhance the beauty and cleanliness of Bhopal. A plan for its development and beautification for the next 5 years has also been prepared. It will soon be brought before the general public. The reservoirs of Bhopal will be preserved. We will not allow them to become a sewage store. Sewage treatment plants are being set up in Bhopal for this purpose. Bhopal will be made the cleanest and most beautiful city in the country.
Chouhan said that Shri Alok Sharma deserves to be congratulated for having made constant efforts in this direction. Bhopal city has its own identity. The eclipse on Bhopal’s development has now ended. Our government will develop Bhopal at double speed. On this occasion, Chouhan gave information about the efforts being made by the State Government including campaign against adulteration, making provisions for stringent punishment and making laws against marriage by temptation and harassment of women, improve services of Public Service Management Department. The Chief Minister called upon the citizens to continue to take precautions against corona. Soon the work of vaccine will start in which this facility will be provided free of cost to the poor. Urban Administration Minister Bhupendra Singh, Protem Speaker Rameshwar Sharma were also present in the programme. During the programme, MP and State BJP President Vishnu Dutt Sharma said that today this bridge has been launched to connect new and old Bhopal, which is an important gift.
Former Mayor Alok Sharma said that the citizens of Bhopal are familiar with the saga of sacrifice of Rani Kamalapati. Our society respects women of valour. That is why installation of the statue of Rani Kamalapati was initiated. Bhopal MP Sadhvi Pragya Thakur termed the efforts being made for the development of Bhopal and the state under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Chouhan as important. MLA Krishna Gaur, Bhagwandas Sabnani, Sumit Pachauri etc. were present on the occasion.