PM Modi Honors Jam Saheb of Nawanagar in Poland
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Jam Saheb of Nawanagar Memorial in Warsaw, Poland, on Wednesday. This memorial celebrates the shared history between India and Poland. PM Modi’s visit marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Poland in 45 years.
The memorial is dedicated to Jam Saheb Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji, a former Maharaja of Nawanagar (now Jamnagar). In 1942, the Maharaja established the Polish Children’s Camp in Jamnagar for refugee Polish children during World War II.
Upon his arrival in Poland, PM Modi was greeted by members of the Indian diaspora. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, mentioned that PM Modi will also pay tribute at Good Maharaja Square, Monte Cassino Memorial, and Memorial to Kolhapur Family. These memorials highlight the special historical connections between India and Poland.
During World War II, Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar saved the lives of several Jewish children by bringing them to India from Poland and taking care of them. Warsaw’s ‘Good Maharaja Square’ honors Jam Saheb Digvijaysinhji for his efforts.
PM Modi is also set to visit the Monte Cassino Memorial, which commemorates the victory of the Second Polish Corps at the Battle of Monte Cassino in 1944, where more than 900 Polish soldiers were killed.
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PM Modi -: PM Modi is the Prime Minister of India. His full name is Narendra Modi.
Jam Saheb of Nawanagar -: Jam Saheb of Nawanagar was a ruler in India who helped Polish children during World War II by giving them shelter.
Warsaw -: Warsaw is the capital city of Poland, a country in Europe.
Good Maharaja Square -: Good Maharaja Square is a place in Poland named in honor of the Indian ruler who helped Polish children during World War II.
Monte Cassino Memorial -: Monte Cassino Memorial is a place in Poland that remembers the soldiers who fought in a big battle during World War II.
Kolhapur Family -: The Kolhapur Family refers to another Indian royal family that helped Polish refugees during World War II.
World War II -: World War II was a big war that happened from 1939 to 1945, involving many countries around the world.
