Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned Jitendra Singh Rathore in the Mann Ki Baat program on Sunday. Rathore is from Bharatpur, Rajasthan and is a security guard by profession. He has compiled the data of all the soldiers who sacrificed life during their duty. This effort of him incorporates thousands of soldiers from World War I to the present time.

Jitendra Singh Rathore said in a conversation with ANI that I am from Bharatpur, Rajasthan. For the last 26 years, I have been working on the path of patriotism. It is a matter of pride for me that my hard work and my voice reached the Prime Minister. My dream is to make a ‘martyr hall’, where my compiled information is safe and people can be shown. “

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– ANI (@ani) August 31, 2025

Rathore collecting stories from every part of the country

Rathore further stated that their purpose is not only to collect data, but to record and preserve the sacrifice of soldiers of every part of the country properly. This includes the names of the soldiers, the date of their martyrdom and their heroic stories. He also said that this work is not just a profession for him but a path of patriotism.

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– ANI (@ani) August 31, 2025

Rathore’s Prime Minister appreciated

Prime Minister Modi appreciated Jitendra’s contribution in his address and said that such people keep the spirit of patriotism alive in civil society. The PM also appealed to the youth to take inspiration from such efforts and be aware of their duties. This effort of Jitendra Singh Rathore is not limited to recording only.

Their goal is to know the sacrifice of soldiers and respect them. For this, they are working on a plan to build a martyr hall, where their compiled information will be kept safe and will be made available to the public.

Work for soldiers for 26 years

This attempt to preserve the stories of thousands of soldiers and their sacrifice across the country is not only a person’s commitment, but is also an example of civil responsibility towards the country. This work of Jitendra Singh Rathore reminds that patriotism is expressed not only in words but also in actions.

In this way, 26 years of hard work and dedication has brought Jitendra Singh Rathore to a place where his efforts were appreciated at the Prime Minister level and became a source of inspiration for the whole country.