Ujjain, Aug. 13 -- Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district witnessed a historic moment of pride and patriotism on Wednesday after the Shaheed Samrasta Mission dedicated a fully equipped residence, built in honour of soldier Gajendra Rao Surve, to his parents after a wait of 19 years.

A unique and emotional moment unfolded when a group of youth, as a mark of respect, placed their palms on the ground for the soldier's mother to walk upon while entering the newly constructed home, symbolically named 'Rashtra Shakti Mandir'. The atmosphere echoed with chants of "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Shaheed Gajendra Rao Surve Amar Rahe."

Gajendra Rao Surve lost his life on February 2, 2006, in Ladakh while defending the nation. For years, his elderly parents l...