Amar Jawan Jyoti, War Memorial merged

Amar Jawan Jyoti, War Memorial merged

Part of: Prelims 

Context: The iconic Amar Jawan Jyoti, which was inaugurated after the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was removed recently.

• It was merged with National War Memorial.
• Indian Prime Minister also announced the construction of a statue of Subhas Chandra Bose, restructuring the symbolism around the India Gate.

Do you know?

• The National War Memorial in India is a national monument built to honour and remember soldiers of the Indian military who fought in armed conflicts of post-independent India. 
• It is located at India Gate, New Delhi.

News Source: TH