Speaking at an event in the Assembly premises on their martyrdom day, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia suggested that MLAs should contribute from their salaries towards the installation of the statues.
"I have proposed all MLAs to contribute from their salaries in installing the statues so that it could infuse some sense of patriotism among all. It should not be installed using the money of common tax payers.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Kejriwal said the "The Speaker has proposed to install the statues of the three icons inside Vidhan Sabha, that we all seconded."
He said necessary steps would be taken to "inculcate" among students the ideologies of these freedom fighters.
"I have also requested education minister to frame syllabus of schools in such a way that the ideologies of these three great souls, especially of Bhagat Singh, could be inculcated among students from the beginning of their school days," he said.
Other ministers and all the MLAs were also present on the occasion which saw them participating with full zeal and fervour as they sang and danced to the tune of patriotic songs.
"Apart from observing Shaheed Divas today, this day should also be observed as Desh Divas. People should take a resolution today to do something for the betterment of the country. Only offering floral tributes won't work," said Kejriwal.
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