Page 14 - MAAN KI BAAT - ENGLISH

this, the government of Madhya about thousands of brave
Pradesh has also contacted soldiers who have been
them. Very soon some of our martyred since the First World
young friends from Shahdol will War. He also has thousands of
go to Germany for a training photographs of the martyrs.
course. I am also very happy Once, the words of a martyr's
to see that the popularity of father touched his heart. The
football is constantly on the rise martyr's father had said, "So what
in India. I urge football lovers to if my son is gone, the country is
visit Shahdol whenever they get safe, isn't it?" This one statement
time and witness the sporting filled Jitendra Singh's heart
revolution happening there with such a wonderful passion
closely. for patriotism. Today, he is in
My dear countrymen, you touch with the families of many
will feel very happy to know martyrs. He has also collected
about Jitendra Singh Rathore soil from beneath the feet of the
who lives in Surat. Your heart will parents of about two and a half
swell with pride. Jitendra Singh thousand martyrs. This is a living
Rathore is a security guard and example of his deep love and
he has undertaken a wonderful attachment towards the armed
initiative which is a great forces. Jitendra Ji’s life teaches
inspiration for every patriot. For us the true lesson of patriotism.
the last few years, he has been My dear countrymen, these
collecting information about days you must have often seen,
all those soldiers who have solar panels shining atop the
sacrificed their lives in defending roofs of houses, on big buildings,
Mother India. in government offices. People
Today, he has information now understand its importance

14 14