Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that martyr of Mandla district, Girijesh Kumar Udde has made Madhya Pradesh proud. We are proud of his sacrifice. A government institution will be named after Girijesh Kumar.

Chouhan said that BSF Jawan Girijesh Kumar Udde, a resident of Chargaon Mal village in Mandla district, gained martyrdom while protecting borders of the country while fighting terrorists who crossed the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura. I bow at his feet.

Chief Minister Chouhan said that martyr Girijesh Kumar is survived by his wife, daughter Chandrika, two sons Vipin and Tanu. As the Chief Minister, I, the State Government and the entire State stand with the martyr’s family. We will ensure that his family does not face any problem. His family should not consider themselves alone. A Samman Nidhi of Rs one crore will be provided to the family of the martyr. Statue of Girijesh Kumar will be installed at appropriate place after consulting his family members. A Government institution will also be named after Girijesh Kumar Udde. Chouhan said that we are proud that such a brave son was born in Mandla district, who made Madhya Pradesh proud. We pay tributes at the feet of such a martyr.