Chief Minister Harish Rawat met the family members of martyred soldier Mohan Nath Goswami in Handbada and handed over a cheque for Rs10 lakh to the bereaved family. Stating that all people of Uttarakhand are with the family of the martyr, Rawat announced that Government schools in Bindukhatta would be named after martyrs in addition to which a road will be named after Goswami.
Speaking after his arrival here, the Chief Minister said that Goswami had attained martyrdom but he continues to live in the hearts of all Indians. Rawat said, “His martyrdom will not be allowed to go in vain.
The way Goswami was involved in extermination of 10 terrorists while guarding the border has made Uttarakhand proud while at the same time we are also sad as with his martyrdom the nation has lost a daring commando. The entire nation stands with his family and the martyr’s family will be provided all the facilities given by the Government,” said the CM.
Goswami’s family also submitted a memorandum to the CM seeking that a mini-stadium be named after him and that one member of his family be provided a Government job. later, talking to the media persons, the CM said that it is not possible to repay Goswami for his valour and sacrifice. However, the State Government will construct a mini-stadium in lalkuan in his name in addition to naming the Haldwani-lalkuan national highway and a Government school in Bindukhatta after him. Responding to the demand of the martyr’s family, the CM also assured a job for Goswami’s widow through Uttarakhand Purv Sainik Kalyan Nigam limited (UPNl). He also said that a recommendation will be sent to the Government of India for conferring the Ashok Chakra on Goswami posthumously.
Earlier, the CM along with Revenue minister Yashpal Arya and labour minister Harish Chandra Durgapal visited the martyr’s tomb and laid a wreath.