Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the extraordinary work of Jitendra Singh Rathore, a security guard from Surat, during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address. Modi highlighted Rathore’s dedication to honoring India’s martyrs. Rathore has been actively collecting information about soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. His archive contains details and photographs of thousands of heroes, including those who served in World War I. The Prime Minister shared a moving account of a conversation Rathore had with a martyr’s father. As a symbol of respect, Rathore possesses soil from the feet of the parents of around 2,500 martyrs, illustrating his deep commitment to the armed forces.
