Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the country can progress only with the spirit of patriotism. India has attained Independence due to sacrifices of thousands of youths. Chouhan stated this while flagging off teams of girls on experience journey to international borders of India under ‘Maa Tujhe Pranam’ Yojana on Monday.
Sports and Youth Welfare and Commerce and Industries Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia was especially present on the occasion. The Chief Minister said that this is the day when Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru had attained martyrdom. They were hanged to death by Englishmen. Saluting the three martyrs, he said that over 30,000 soldiers have laid down their lives for protecting borders.
We are living peacefully since soldiers are working at borders under difficult situations. ‘Maa Tujhe Pranam’ Yojana has been introduced to help youth understand these situations on borders. He asked the team members to assure brave soldiers deployed on borders that entire country stands with them, salute soil of border and take pledge not to let martyrdom of Shaheed go waste and to be always ready to sacrifice everything for the sake of country.
The Chief Minister handed over National Flag to the team. It was informed that this team comprising 130 girls will visit Wagah and Hussainiwala borders. Girls of 17 districts of Madhya Pradesh comprise the team. ADGP Rajiv Tandon and Director Sports and Youth Welfare Upendra Jain were also present on the occasion.