Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone ofMaharaja Suheldev Memorial. He has also inaugurated developmental work atChittaura Lake in Uttar Pradesh.
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath was alsopresent during the inauguration ceremony through virtual conference.
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated beautification ofShravasti, Chittora lake and Bahraich. He said, "This Basant has come withnew hopes and new enthusiasm for India that is moving forward, leaving behindthe despair of the pandemic."
While laying the foundation stone of Suheldev Memorial ofthe warrior king Suheldev of Shravasti, PM Modi said, "Today when India isentering the 75th year of independence, there can be no bigger an occasion toremember and take inspiration from the contribution of such great men, theirsacrifice, struggle, valour and martyrdom."
Modi said, "History of India is not just what waswritten by those who enslaved this country and those with a slave mentality.India's history is that too which the common people of India have kept in thefolk stories of India, that which has been carried forward by generations."
According to reports, the projects will help inbolstering the memorial and area as a tourist spot by developing cafeteria,guest house and children's park. King Suheldev was an icon of Rajbharcommunity.