Lok Sabha Secretariat press release · 22 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

THE LAND OF RAJASTHAN HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SYMBOL OF VALOR, DEDICATION, AND PATRIOTISM: LOK SABHA SPEAKER

PRID2254650 MinistryLok Sabha Secretariat Released22 April 2026 Reading8 min

LOK SABHA SPEAKER PARTICIPATES IN THE CEREMONY TO UNVEIL THE STATUE OF THE INVINCIBLE WARRIOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL SAGAT SINGH Posted On: 22 APR 2026 7:46PM by PIB Delhi Churu, April 22, 2026 : Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla participated in the ceremony to unveil the statue of the invincible warrior, late Lieutenant General Sagat Singh Rathore, in Churu, Rajasthan, today. On this occasion, the Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur; Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma; Minister of State for Agriculture, Government of India, Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, and other dignitaries were present. Paying tribute to Lieutenant General Sagat Singh, Shri Birla said that his life is an inspiring example of courage, leadership, and service to the nation. From his valour in the Indian Army during World War II to hoisting the national flag during the Goa Liberation Movement, his contributions were remarkable. His bold decisions at the Nathu La border strengthened the country’s frontiers, and his role in the surrender of the Pakistani Army in Dhaka during the 1971 war was crucial, paving the way for the creation of Bangladesh, Shri Birla noted. Highlighting that Rajasthan is known for its bravery and patriotism, Shri Birla said that every family in the state is associated with a spirit of dedication to the nation. He added that the statue is not just a memorial but a source of inspiration for future generations, encouraging youth to serve the country. The Lok Sabha Speaker further stated that the bravery and legacy of Sagat Singh are a matter of national pride. His life teaches that with courage, determination, and dedication, any goal can be achieved. He urged the youth to draw inspiration from such great heroes and actively contribute to nation-building. आज राजस्थान की वीर भूमि चूरू में अजेय योद्धा, पद्म भूषण से सम्मानित लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल स्व. श्री सगत सिंह जी राठौड़ की प्रतिमा के अनावरण समारोह में शामिल हुआ। सगत सिंह जी का जीवन साहस, नेतृत्व और राष्ट्रसेवा का प्रेरक उदाहरण रहा है। द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध, गोवा मुक्ति आंदोलन, नाथुला… pic.twitter.com/aDLy56py2m — Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 22, 2026 *** AM (Release ID: 2254650) Visitor Counter : 469 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Punjabi Lok Sabha Secretariat THE LAND OF RAJASTHAN HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SYMBOL OF VALOR, DEDICATION, AND PATRIOTISM: LOK SABHA SPEAKER LOK SABHA SPEAKER PARTICIPATES IN THE CEREMONY TO UNVEIL THE STATUE OF THE INVINCIBLE WARRIOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL SAGAT SINGH Posted On: 22 APR 2026 7:46PM by PIB Delhi Churu, April 22, 2026 : Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla participated in the ceremony to unveil the statue of the invincible warrior, late Lieutenant General Sagat Singh Rathore, in Churu, Rajasthan, today. On this occasion, the Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur; Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma; Minister of State for Agriculture, Government of India, Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, and other dignitaries were present. Paying tribute to Lieutenant General Sagat Singh, Shri Birla said that his life is an inspiring example of courage, leadership, and service to the nation. From his valour in the Indian Army during World War II to hoisting the national flag during the Goa Liberation Movement, his contributions were remarkable. His bold decisions at the Nathu La border strengthened the country’s frontiers, and his role in the surrender of the Pakistani Army in Dhaka during the 1971 war was crucial, paving the way for the creation of Bangladesh, Shri Birla noted. Highlighting that Rajasthan is known for its bravery and patriotism, Shri Birla said that every family in the state is associated with a spirit of dedication to the nation. He added that the statue is not just a memorial but a source of inspiration for future generations, encouraging youth to serve the country. The Lok Sabha Speaker further stated that the bravery and legacy of Sagat Singh are a matter of national pride. His life teaches that with courage, determination, and dedication, any goal can be achieved. He urged the youth to draw inspiration from such great heroes and actively contribute to nation-building. आज राजस्थान की वीर भूमि चूरू में अजेय योद्धा, पद्म भूषण से सम्मानित लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल स्व. श्री सगत सिंह जी राठौड़ की प्रतिमा के अनावरण समारोह में शामिल हुआ। सगत सिंह जी का जीवन साहस, नेतृत्व और राष्ट्रसेवा का प्रेरक उदाहरण रहा है। द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध, गोवा मुक्ति आंदोलन, नाथुला… pic.twitter.com/aDLy56py2m — Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 22, 2026 *** AM (Release ID: 2254650) LOK SABHA SPEAKER PARTICIPATES IN THE CEREMONY TO UNVEIL THE STATUE OF THE INVINCIBLE WARRIOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL SAGAT SINGH" /> Churu, April 22, 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla participated in the ceremony to unveil the statue of the invincible warrior, late Lieutenant General Sagat Singh Rathore, in Churu, Rajasthan, today. On this occasion, the Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash Mathur; Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma; Minister of State for Agriculture, Government of India, Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, and other dignitaries were present. Paying tribute to Lieutenant General Sagat Singh, Shri Birla said that his life is an inspiring example of courage, leadership, and service to the nation. From his valour in the Indian Army during World War II to hoisting the national flag during the Goa Liberation Movement, his contributions were remarkable. His bold decisions at the Nathu La border strengthened the country’s frontiers, and his role in the surrender of the Pakistani Army in Dhaka during the 1971 war was crucial, paving the way for the creation of Bangladesh, Shri Birla noted. Highlighting that Rajasthan is known for its bravery and patriotism, Shri Birla said that every family in the state is associated with a spirit of dedication to the nation. He added that the statue is not just a memorial but a source of inspiration for future generations, encouraging youth to serve the country. The Lok Sabha Speaker further stated that the bravery and legacy of Sagat Singh are a matter of national pride. His life teaches that with courage, determination, and dedication, any goal can be achieved. He urged the youth to draw inspiration from such great heroes and actively contribute to nation-building. आज राजस्थान की वीर भूमि चूरू में अजेय योद्धा, पद्म भूषण से सम्मानित लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल स्व. श्री सगत सिंह जी राठौड़ की प्रतिमा के अनावरण समारोह में शामिल हुआ। सगत सिंह जी का जीवन साहस, नेतृत्व और राष्ट्रसेवा का प्रेरक उदाहरण रहा है। द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध, गोवा मुक्ति आंदोलन, नाथुला… <a href="https://t.co/aDLy56py2m">pic.twitter.com/aDLy56py2m</a>— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) <a href="https://twitter.com/ombirlakota/status/2046915383777694171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2026</a> *** AM " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); // } else { // //Play the music // playAudio(); // } //} var synth = window.speechSynthesis; function CleanHtml(html) { html = html.replace(/ /gi, ''); return html; } function stripHtml(html) { let tmp = document.createElement("DIV"); tmp.innerHTML = CleanHtml(html); return tmp.textContent || tmp.innerText || ""; } $(document).ready(function () { //for responsive tables $("table").each(function () { if (!$(this).closest(".table-responsive").length) { $(this).wrap(" "); } }); var width = $(window).width(); if (width $(document).ready(function () { var width = $(window).width(); if (width @media print { .sticky-social, .sticky-social_mb, .pull-right, #printPDF { display: none !important; } } .f_vl { padding-right: 30px; font-size: 17px; cursor: pointer; } .log_oo { // width: 20%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; } .log_oo img { width: 150px; /*width: 100%; height: auto;*/ } .sticky-social_mb { position: fixed; bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; } .social_mb { list-style: none; display: flex; width: 100%; margin-bottom: -8px; } .social_mb a { padding: 8px 0px; font-size: 30px; transition: all 0.8s ease-in-out; width: 20% !important; text-align: center; } .section1 { position: relative; padding: 10px 0px; width: 100%; } .sticky-social { position: fixed; top: 20px; left: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; } .social { list-style: none; } .social a li { padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 25px; transition: all 0.8s ease-in-out; } .social a li:hover { margin-right: -30px; box-shadow: 2px 5px 10px grey; } .social a li:hover .fa { margin-left: 20px; } .fb_b { /* background-color: rgb(59, 89, 152);*/ background-color: rgba(65,103,178,255); } .twitter_r { /* background-color: rgb(29, 161, 242);*/ background-color: #000000; } .whatsapp_r { /* background-color: rgb(77, 194, 71);*/ background-color: rgba(13,191,67,255); } .fa-envelope_r { /* background-color: rgb(219, 68, 55);*/ background-color: #e2123d; } .fa-linkedin_r { background-color: rgb(0, 119, 181); } @media only screen and (max-device-width: 767px) { p span img { max-width: 90% !important; height: auto !important; } p img { max-width: 90% !important; height: auto !important; } h2 { font-size: 20px !important; font-weight: 600 !important; } h3 { font-size: 18px !important; font-weight: 600 !important; } } /* === Film Roll Badge Styling(IFFI2025 countdown) === */ .film-roll-badge { position: absolute; top:82%; right: 20px; width: 230px; height: 70px; background: repeating-linear-gradient( to right, #9a2375 0px, #9a2375 18px, #6e2b8b 18px, #6e2b8b 36px ); border-top: 8px solid #9a2375; border-bottom: 8px solid #9a2375; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); animation: moveFilm 8s linear infinite; z-index: 10; } /* film sprocket holes */ .film-roll-badge::before, .film-roll-badge::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 10px; background: repeating-linear-gradient( to right, #9a2375 0px, #9a2375 10px, #fff 10px, #fff 20px ); left: 0; z-index: 2; } .film-roll-badge::before { top: -4px; } .film-roll-badge::after { bottom: -4px; } .film-roll-inner { position: relative; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; animation: flicker 2s infinite ease-in-out; } .countdown-text { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), 0 0 10px #000; white-space: nowrap; } /* === Animations === */ @keyframes moveFilm { 0% { background-position: 0 0; } 100% { background-position: 120px 0; } } @keyframes flicker { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.9; } 25% { opacity: 0.95; } 75% { opacity: 0.85; } } /* === Responsive Adjustments === */ @media (max-width: 1500px) { .film-roll-badge { top: 68%; right: 18px; /* width: 220px; */ height: 65px; font-size: 0.85rem; } .press-section { margin-top: 35px; } } @media (max-width: 992px) { .film-roll-badge { top: 52%; right: 10px; width: 200px; height: 60px; } } @media (max-width: 768px) { .film-roll-badge { top: 56%; right: 10px; width: 124px; height: 55px; } .countdown-text { font-size: 0.9rem; } } @media (max-width: 576px) { .film-roll-badge { top: 59%; right: 5px; /* width: 160px; */ height: 50px; } .countdown-text { font-size: 0.85rem; } } const festivalStart = new Date("2025-11-20T00:00:00").getTime(); const festivalEnd = new Date("2025-11-28T23:59:59").getTime(); const countdownElement = document.getElementById("countdown"); const interval = setInterval(() => { const now = new Date().getTime(); // BEFORE FESTIVAL — show days + hours left if (now = festivalStart && now el.style.width = "350px"); clearInterval(interval); } }, 1000); //

Original PIB release
pib.gov.in · PRID 2254650

Open on PIB ↗

THE LAND OF RAJASTHAN HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SYMBOL OF VALOR, DEDICATION, AND PATRIOTISM: LOK SABHA SPEAKER

More from this day