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that during wars, soldiers often the parents of 2,500 martyrs,
wrote letters home assuring symbolising his deep reverence
their families of their well-being, for their sacrifice. He has built
only to be martyred before those statues of 300 martyrs, ensuring
letters arrived. Moved by this, he their legacy remains alive in

made a vow: no martyr’s family their hometowns. He continues
would ever feel forgotten. Since undeterred, driven by the belief
the days of 15-paise postcards, that his life must be of use to the
he has written countless letters nation.
to the families of fallen soldiers, Jitendra Singh’s story is a
offering solace and solidarity. powerful reminder that patriotism
Today, he is in touch with the is not confined to battlefields
families of 15,561 martyrs, a living or uniforms. It is innate in every
bridge between the nation and citizen—a duty to remember, to
its heroes. honour, and to draw inspiration
His dedication knows no from those who laid down their

bounds. He has collected lives for the country. His mission
soil from beneath the feet of embodies the idea that true

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