Martyr Ajay Lakra: From Selling Pond Soil to Serving Nation, A Tale of Sacrifice
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News18•26-01-2026, 13:26
Martyr Ajay Lakra: From Selling Pond Soil to Serving Nation, A Tale of Sacrifice
- •Soldier Ajay Lakra, martyred in Jammu and Kashmir, was laid to rest with full state honors in his ancestral village Labed Nagri, Ranchi.
- •His mother, Poklo Devi, shared their struggle with extreme poverty, revealing Ajay sold pond soil barefoot to pay school fees.
- •Ajay's mother worked as a laborer, even selling local alcoholic beverages, to educate her children and secure them government jobs.
- •Ajay shouldered all family responsibilities, including his sisters' weddings and household expenses, postponing his own marriage.
- •Despite hardships, Ajay never complained and always focused on serving the nation, fulfilling his dream of joining the army.
Why It Matters: Martyr Ajay Lakra's life is a testament to immense sacrifice, overcoming poverty to serve the nation.
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