CM Chouhan pays tributes to Martyr Deepak Singh
   Date :20-Jun-2020

Shivraj Singh Chouhan lay
 Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laying wreath on the mortal remains of Martyr Deepak Singh.
 
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Martyr’s statue to be erected and road to be named after him
 
 
The Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reached Pharenda village in Rewa district on Friday to attend the funeral procession of Martyr Deepak Singh and also gave shoulder to the bier. The last rites of Martyr Deepak Singh were performed with State honour. Deepak Singh ma de a supreme sacrifice in a scuffle with Chinese troop on border on June 16.
 
Chouhan was accompanied by the Minister for Tribal Welfare Meena Singh, Members of Parliament Vishnudutt Sharma and Janardan Mishra, MLA Divyaraj Singh and former minister Rajendra Prasad Shukla. Chief Minister Chouhan said that nobody can see India with an evil eye because of a great son of India like Deepak. The whole nation is proud of the valour, displayed by the Indian soldiers in a scuffle with intruding soldiers of China in Galwan Valley in Ladakh.
 
While paying tributes on behalf of the citizens of Madhya Pradesh, Chouhan said that Martyr Deepak Singh will always be alive in our memories. In a choked voice Chouhan said that today this village is blessed and I salute to the mother and father of Martyr Deepak Singh.
 
 
 
CM appeals citizens to boycott Chinese products The Chief Minister said that our defence forces will give befitting reply to China. I appeal to the citizens of the State to boycott Chinese products to break the China economically. All the citizens with a sentiment of patriotism should adopt Swadeshi, use what is produced locally and contribute in giving befitting reply to China. Moreover, Chouhan said that the whole State is with the family of the Martyr. Madhya Pradesh Government has decided to give Samman Nidhi of Rs 1 crore, a pucca house or plot to the family of Martyr Deepak Singh and Government job to his wife. Furthermore, Chouhan mentioned that a road of the village of Martyr Deepak Singh will be named after him. Along with this, his statue will also be erected in the village. His memories will be made everlasting. Every citizen of the State is feeling proud on the sacrifice of this great patriot of Madhya Pradesh. Necessary help will be provided from the Government to the family. Chouhan reached the residence of Martyr Deepak Singh, met his father Gajraj Singh Gaharwar, wife Rekha Singh as well as brother Prakash Singh and consoled them. The Chief Minister laid wreath on the mortal remains of Martyr Deepak Singh. Despite Rajya Sabha election in the morning, Chouhan along with other public representatives reached Rewa district for funeral of Martyr Deepak Singh timely.