Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the memorial being constructed to perpetuate the memory of the brave son of Dewas district, Shaheed Jageshwar Dhakad at Barotha will keep inspiring visitors. His martyrdom is invaluable and unforgettable. Chouhan paid tribute to Shaheed Jageshwar Dhakad at his hometown Barotha on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Minister of State Deepak Joshi, MP Nand Kumar Singh Chouhan, MlAs Champalal Deora and Ashish Sharma, Mayor Subhash Sharma and district Panchayat Chairman Narendra Singh Rajput.
The Chief Minister said that India has lost a brave son of Barotha while defending country. He has made his village proud. India will become super power only through sacrifices of such bravehearts. Chouhan said that memorial of Shaheed Jageshwar will be a source of inspiration for youth and increase patriotism among them. No stone will be left unturned to give a grand shape to the memorial. He said that it is duty of the Government to help family of the Shaheed. One-minute silence was observed at condolence meeting. Almighty was prayed to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss.
After paying tribute at Samadhi of Shaheed Jageshwar, the Chief Minister visited his house at Barotha and consoled his family. The Chief Minister assured Shaheed’s father Kedar Singh that all possible assistance will be given to his family. The Chief Minister assured B Com pass widow of Shaheed Jageshwar Usha Nagar of teacher’s job in the village school.
The Chief Minister said that a grand memorial will be constructed at Samadhi of Shaheed Jageshwar. Family will be given a flat at Dewas, Indore or Bhopal. Government will extend maximum help in children’s education. Under construction polytechnic college building at Dewas will be named after Shaheed Jageshwar. Family has been already provided assistance worth Rs10 lakh. Announcement has also been made to name community health centre coming up at Baroth after Shaheed Jageshwar.