India, May 25 -- I n the wake of recent India-Pakistan border tensions, while a full-blown war may have been averted, citizens continue to look for ways to ensure that the courage and sacrifice of our soldiers are never forgotten. As a mark of tribute, several Ramlila committees across Delhi-NCR have decided to honour the Armed Forces during this year's theatrical staging of the Ramayana, ahead of the Dussehra festivities. During a special meeting held on Friday by Shri Ramlila Mahasangh - an organisation representing nearly 850 Ramlila committees across the Capital - four key proposals were put forth. The first among these was to pay homage to Indian soldiers through thematic tableaux and/or the screening of a documentary. Arjun Kumar, president of the association, shares, "We invited 200 out of the 850 big and small Ramlila committees from across the city. Unanimously, all of them agreed ki humein is saal Ramlila mein apni sena ka shaurya - jo humnein Operation Sindoor ke time dekha - woh stage par dikhana chahiye. We've sent a message to all committees, encouraging them to either present a tableau themed on the Army's bravery or screen a 15-20-minute film that we'll be providing. Some Ramlila committees have also promised to depict the efforts of the Armed Forces through plays." This year, the Ramlilas in Delhi will be staged for 12 days - one day more than usual - from September 22 to October 3, with Dussehra being marked on October 2. "Tab tak kaafi time ho jayega, aur logon ko humein bhoolne nahi dena ki humari sena ne humare liye kya kya kiya hai," says Mahender Nagpal, president of the Ashok Vihar Ramlila Committee, adding, "Like the Tiranga Yatra that was recently organised in honour of our soldiers, this too is our way of keeping their sacrifices alive in public memory. Jab Ramlila ke stage par yeh message chalaya jayega, tab logon tak humari baat pahunch payegi. Our nation wants peace but is fully capable of striking when threatened."...