Delhi Government Mulls Naming Schools After Martyrs To Honour Their Sacrifice

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announced that the government is considering renaming prominent government schools after martyrs from the city, reported The Indian Express.

He made this statement while addressing a gathering at Shivaji College, University of Delhi.

"It is our responsibility to keep the memories of our heroes alive," Sood said, adding that renaming schools after martyrs will not only show respect, but will also instill patriotism and a feeling of duty in children.

The minister paid floral tributes to Shivaji College alumni Captain Sumit Roy, Captain Anuj Nayyar, and Captain Hanif-ud-Din, all of whom were martyred during the Kargil War.

The occasion was attended by students, staff, and martyrs' families, including Captain Roy's mother, Swapna Roy.

Reflecting on their bravery, Sood said, “They were in their early twenties but displayed the leadership and courage of seasoned warriors and their acts of gallantry ensured the Tricolour flew high on our peaks.”

Sood highlighted that patriotism extends beyond the battlefield.

"Keeping our surroundings clean, following traffic rules and protecting public property are also acts of national service," he said.

He complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan for the national war memorial.

“For the first time in decades, the families of fallen soldiers are invited and honoured every evening at the war memorial. This is a deeply respectful and humane gesture,” he said.

On behalf of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Sood underlined the Delhi government's commitment to aiding martyrs' families.

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