# Two events in Mumbai, Lucknow honour families of fallen soldiers on I-Day

2026-08-15T20:18:35+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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On Independence Day, the Uttar Bharatiya Sangh in Mumbai presented Rs 1 lakh to each family of four soldiers who died in operations including Operation Rakshak and in Nagaland. Separately, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow honoured families of multiple martyrs and Shaurya Chakra awardees at the state ceremony. The Mumbai event recognised Naik Sunil Kashiram Nakhate, Lance Naik Ratnakar Ramji Kalambe, Naik Manik Bhimrao Damdame and Sepoy Eknath Bhiku Mane. The Lucknow ceremony paid tribute to families of Lieutenant Hari Singh Bisht, Lieutenant Colonel Amit Mohindra, Major Ritesh Sharma, and others. Uttar Bharatiya Sangh president Santosh RN Singh said no financial support can fill the void left by a soldier's death, but society must remember its heroes. CM Yogi Adityanath expressed gratitude to the families for making India proud.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/india/uttar-bharatiya-sangh-honours-families-of-four-soldiers-who-made-the-supreme-sacrifice-article-155689729>
- freepressjournal.in <https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/uttar-pradesh-cm-yogi-adityanath-honours-families-of-martyrs-bravehearts-at-independence-day-ceremony-in-lucknow-video>

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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-15T22:28:39+00:00.

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