Chandigarh: Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Anil Vij said that Ambala is a sacred land where the first War of Independence was heralded on May 10, 1857. He said that soldiers of the 5th and 60th Native Infantry in Ambala took up arms against the British for freedom nine hours before the uprising began in Meerut. The First War of Independence began in Ambala before it spread elsewhere in the country, and everyone should take pride in this historic legacy.
Vij was addressing a large gathering of workers and members of the public at BPS Planetarium, Ambala Cantonment, regarding preparations for the inauguration of the memorial dedicated to the First War of Independence of 1857. The memorial will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on November 5. During the programme, a five-minute short film about the Martyrs’ Memorial was also screened for the gathering.
He said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah may arrive at the memorial by helicopter on November 5, as a helipad has also been constructed at the site. He urged party workers to participate in large numbers in the programme to be held at Gandhi Ground on November 5.
Energy Minister Anil Vij said that the Martyrs’ Memorial will feature a spectacular Light, Laser and Sound Show. The facilities will include a 2,500-seat open-air theatre, a food court and water bodies. In the evening, films will also be projected onto the Memorial Tower and the fountains.
He said this is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India. The Memorial Tower will have two high-speed elevators, allowing visitors to reach the top and enjoy panoramic views of the city through telescopes. The sky café at the top of the tower will be another major attraction. Small shops will also be set up to offer visitors various souvenirs and other items related to the Martyrs’ Memorial.
