Nasibpur Shaheed Smarak project faces delay in Mahendragarh district
Seeks to preserve and showcase legacy
The Nasibpur Shaheed Smarak project is an initiative to create a war memorial in Naseebpur village under the Narnaul Assembly segment in Mahendragarh district to commemorate the martyrs who fought in the 1857 revolt. The project aims at developing a comprehensive memorial park, which includes facilities such as an open-air theatre, an attractive entrance and other elements that will highlight the historical importance of the region.
What is the historical significance of Nasibpur village?
Nasibpur village holds significant historical value due to its role in the 1857 revolt. A large number of soldiers, under the leadership of Rao Tularam, were martyred in the village while battling against the British colonial forces. The village is thus considered a place of historical importance, and the war memorial project seeks to preserve and showcase this legacy.
When was the project announced?
The Nasibpur Shaheed Smarak project was announced by the then Haryana''s Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in November 2016, during his visit to Mahendragarh district. The project aims at honouring the sacrifices made by those who fought during this crucial period of Indian history.
What is the current status?
As of now, the project is still in the planning and development stage. The consultancy process for the development of the memorial is under way, with two companies having already submitted their presentations. However, the consultancy is yet to be finalised. The project has already faced significant delays.
What is the controversy now?
The controversy surrounding the Nasibpur Shaheed Smarak project revolves around the delays in its execution despite the announcement made in 2016. The project faced further complications after Nasibpur village came under the Urban Local Bodies (ULB), which delayed the process.
Why was the issue raised in Vidhan Sabha?
The issue was raised by Narnaul MLA Om Prakash Yadav in the ongoing Budget session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha because of the significant delay in the execution of the Nasibpur Shaheed Smarak project, despite the earlier announcement by the Chief Minister and the allocation of funds. Yadav flagged the issue for addressing the concerns of the local people and to seek clarification regarding the reasons for the delay. He claimed despite sanctioning of the Budget, the project is yet to take off.
What is the response by the state government?
Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Minister Rao Narbir Singh replied in Vidhan Sabha that the project was not under the government's consideration. He said there is already a war memorial in Nasibpur. Now the village has come under Narnaul Municipal Council. He said the beautification of the war memorial could be taken up with the civic body by the MLA. He said no government has given as much respect to the martyrs as the BJP government had.
