Centre to support building of Maharana Kumbha memorial

Union home minister Rajnath Singh was at Madariya, Rajsamand on Sunday as the chief guest at 601th birth anniversary celebration of Mewar’s founder Maharana Kumbha. Madariya-Malyawaas is birth place of Maharana Kumbha and thousands of locals gathered at the function to pay respects to the legendary ruler.

It was here that home minister of Rajasthan, Gulab Chand Kataria informed the gathering about CM Vasundhara Raje’s decision to build a magnificent memorial of Maharana Kumbha at Malyawas.

“Maharana Kumbha, not only founded a kingdom, he established it to nurture culture and tradition. The chief minister has provisioned in the upcoming budget for development of a magnificent memorial in his respect,” said Kataria addressing the gathering.

Union minister Rajnath Singh on the occasion appreciated CM Raje’s efforts to revive and conserve the glorious heritage of Rajasthan and assured of centre’s support for the proposed memorial.  “Rajasthan has an efficient and influential chief minister,” said Singh. “Her interest in conservation of state’s rich heritage is commendable,” he added. Singh also informed the gathering that union minister for Tourism and Culture, Mahesh Sharma has assured all needed support to keep memories of Maharana Kumbha alive.

On the occasion were also present higher education minister Kiran Maheshwari, Panchayati Raj minister Rajendra Rathore, Rajasthan Heritage Conservation Authority, Onkar Singh Lakhawat, MP Hariomsing Rahore, MP CP Joshi and several other dignitaries. All of them paid tribute to Maharana Kumbha and resolved to keep his legacy alive.