War memorial yet to be a reality
The Hindu
Delay in identifying land put brakes on project
Military veterans’ call for building a war memorial within the Kozhikode city limits is yet to become a reality with the delay in identifying a suitable patch of land. For over three years, ex-servicemen and their associations have been after various departments and the district administration to accomplish their dream and pay obeisance to martyrs on important occasions. Veterans who campaign for the demand say there are about 30 soldiers from various parts of Kozhikode district who have sacrificed their lives for the country in various armed conflicts. Apart from this, there are nearly 15,000 ex-servicemen, 3,000 widows and thousands of soldiers who have taken part in various wars for the country. A district-level memorial will certainly be an honour for them, they point out. “Only five cents, preferably on the Kozhikode beach area, is required to start the construction work. Our city corporation can definitely help us realise this dream. It is even possible for the district panchayat to bear the rest of the construction expenses,” says R.K. Nair, director, Calicut Sainik Welfare Trust. He points out that many other districts have already come up with such memorials paying tribute to soldiers.More Related News
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