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patriotism is found in actions,
however small, that contribute to
the nation’s collective memory
and moral fabric.
Recognition for his
extraordinary efforts came from
the highest office in the land.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

in his 'Mann ki Baat' address,
highlighted Jitendra Singh’s
remarkable mission, stating that
his work is a great inspiration
for every patriot. In a rapidly
changing world, where values
often fade with time, Jitendra is not just felt but lived, one act of
Singh stands as a guardian remembrance at a time.
of glory. His dream is to build
“During the Kargil War, when
a ‘Shaheed Hall’ where his
the recruitment was going on,
immense collection can be
I was short by 1 cm and I could
preserved and shared with future
not join the Army. At that time,
generations. Through this, he
I read in a newspaper that the
hopes to inspire young Indians
father of soldier Arjun Ram
with the stories of courage and
Baswana had said, “What if the
sacrifice that define the nation’s
son is gone, the country is safe.”
spirit.
This was the line that sowed
Jitendra Singh Rathore, a
the seeds of patriotism in me.
simple security guard, teaches
I could not join the army like
us that the soul of a nation lies
in its memory. By guarding my ancestors, so I thought of
the glory of martyrs, he guards collecting information about the
the very essence of India— martyrs”
reminding us all that patriotism -Jitendra Singh

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