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Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced the upcoming Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex in Khatkar Kalan, designed to commemorate the legendary freedom fighter. The ambitious project, costing Rs 51.70 crore, aims to provide an immersive experience of Bhagat Singh's revolutionary journey. Featuring a heritage street, museum, digital recreations, and modern facilities, the complex seeks to inspire younger generations about India's freedom struggle. The monument is set to be a comprehensive tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam's intellectual depth and sacrificial spirit.

Key Points: Mann Reveals Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex Details

  • Complex spans 350-metre heritage street connecting museum and ancestral house
  • Fully air-conditioned 700-seat auditorium being constructed
  • Digital recreation of Bhagat Singh's courtroom trial planned
  • Comprehensive facilities including tourist center and musical fountain
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Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex to be opened soon, says Punjab CM

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann unveils plans for Rs 51.70 crore Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex at Khatkar Kalan, honoring revolutionary's legacy

"This complex will serve as a source of inspiration for future generations - Bhagwant Mann, Punjab CM"

Chandigarh, Sep 28

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Sunday, paid floral tribute to 'Shaheed-e-Azam' Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary and said that Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex at Khatkar Kalan, the native village of the legendary martyr, will be dedicated soon.

He said that the work on this complex is going on in full swing and is being constructed at a cost of Rs 51.70 crore as a tribute to Bhagat Singh.

The Chief Minister added that the iconic martyr sacrificed his life to liberate India from the chains of foreign imperialism.

He said that this ambitious project will serve as a source of inspiration for future generations to serve the country selflessly, adding this significant initiative aims to preserve and promote the unparalleled legacy of this great son of the soil.

He emphasised that the complex will not merely be a structural monument, but an unforgettable experience as visitors will witness glimpses of Bhagat Singh's supreme sacrifice for the motherland, his intellectual depth, and his courageous spirit.

Chief Minister Mann reiterated that the monument will feature a grand thematic gate, a 350-metre-long heritage street connecting the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Museum to his ancestral house, narrating the life journey of Shaheed-e-Azam and India's freedom struggle through sculptures, 2D/3D wall art, and mannequins, capturing the essence of colonial-era India.

He said that it will also have a 700-seat fully air-conditioned auditorium with a model of Bhagat Singh's ancestral home in Lyallpur (now in Pakistan) is being constructed.

Additionally, the Chief Minister said the ancestral home of Bhagat Singh at Khatkar Kalan is being restored and preserved with digital recreation of the freedom fighter's courtroom trial is being developed to take visitors back in time and showcase his revolutionary fervour.

Mann added the existing library is being modernised and digitised to offer an immersive experience, adding that other facilities at the complex will include a tourist facilitation centre, cottages, horticultural landscaping, a musical fountain, and ample parking space.

Earlier, the Chief Minister laid a wreath at the statue of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and also paid floral tributes at the memorial of the great martyr's father, Sardar Kishan Singh.

- IANS

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Rohit P
₹51 crore seems quite expensive for a heritage complex. While I appreciate honoring Bhagat Singh, I hope this money is well-spent and not wasted on unnecessary extravagance. The focus should be on education, not just tourism.
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Arjun K
The digital recreation of his courtroom trial sounds amazing! This will really help younger generations understand what our freedom fighters went through. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone who studied Indian history, I'm thrilled to see such comprehensive preservation efforts. The model of his ancestral home in Lyallpur will be particularly poignant given the partition history.
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Vikram M
Bhagat Singh was only 23 when he sacrificed his life for our freedom. This complex will ensure his revolutionary spirit continues to inspire millions. Inquilab Zindabad! 💪
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Kavya N
Hope they maintain this property properly unlike some other historical sites in Punjab. Our martyrs deserve respect and proper upkeep of their memorials.

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