Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the work of Jitendra Singh Rathore, a security guard from Surat, during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address. Modi expressed admiration for Rathore’s dedication to collecting information about soldiers who sacrificed their lives for India. Rathore has amassed details and photographs of thousands of martyrs, dating back to World War I. Modi shared a moving anecdote about a conversation Rathore had with a martyr’s father, emphasizing the profound sense of patriotism that motivates Rathore’s work. Rathore’s efforts include collecting soil from the feet of the parents of over 2,500 martyrs, demonstrating his deep respect and connection to the armed forces.
