Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurates Light and Sound Show at Shaheedi Smarak in Ambala

Historical events of the 1857 Revolt brought to life through the Light and Sound Show

Writers, officials and members of the team who contributed to the construction of Shaheedi Smarak honoured

Light and Sound Show to be conducted for the general public daily from 6 PM onwards

Chandigarh, 

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini formally inaugurated the Light and Sound Show at Shaheedi Smarak in Ambala. On this occasion, the historical events of the 1857 Revolt were vividly showcased through the Light and Sound Show. The presentation familiarised visitors with the sacrifices, struggles and glorious history of the brave martyrs who fought for the country's freedom.

Speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Cabinet Minister Sh. Anil Vij, former Union Minister Smt. Smriti Irani, Commissioner and Secretary, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Sh. K.M. Pandurang, Director, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Dr. Aditya Dahiya, Director of Shaheedi Smarak Dr. Kuldeep Saini, Ambala Deputy Commissioner Sh. Sachin Gupta and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. Writers, officials and members of the concerned teams who made significant contributions to the construction of Shaheedi Smarak, compilation of historical facts, research, design and development work were also honoured.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini honoured eminent writers and scholars, Professor Kapil Kumar and Professor Udayveer, for their research and literary contributions. He also honoured Abhimanyu Gupta, Jugnu Tiwana and D.K. Chauhan from the design company for their contributions towards designing and developing the memorial.

Similarly, Public Works Department (PWD) officials and employees Ritesh Agrawal and Ashwini Kumar, along with draftsmen Renu Khanna and Siddharth, were also honoured for their contributions to the construction of Shaheedi Smarak. The Chief Minister appreciated the efforts and work of all those honoured.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that Shaheedi Smarak and the Light and Sound Show established here would serve as an important medium to connect the younger generation with the glorious history of India's freedom struggle. The show depicts how the flame of the 1857 Revolt against British rule was ignited from Ambala. It also highlights the contributions of brave freedom fighters from Haryana and various other states across the country to the 1857 Revolt. Such initiatives will strengthen the spirit of patriotism, national pride and respect for martyrs among the youth.

He further said that the Light and Sound Show at Shaheedi Smarak would now be open to the general public every day at 6 PM. Visitors will be able to watch the show and gain a closer understanding of the history of the 1857 Revolt and the struggles of the freedom fighters.