Inauguration of National War Memorial

The inauguration of the sprawling National War Memorial is a “landmark event” and the country now holds one more pilgrimage site. where citizens can pay homage to our brave soldiers, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharama said Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dedicated the memorial on Monday, spread over 40 acres in the India Gate complex in New Delhi, by lighting the flame positioned at the bottom of the stone made obelisk.

Alluring inspiration from the Chakravyuh structure, the iconic National War Memorial upgrades of four thematic concentric circles with a tall ceremonial obelisk at its heart that bears the eternal flame.

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