LUCKNOW, April 12 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh and chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inaugurated a laser, light and sound show at Smritika War Memorial in Lucknow Cantonment, aimed at showcasing the Indian Army's history and valour through advanced audio-visual technology. Speaking on the occasion, Singh said, "National security, an indispensable pillar of India's journey towards Viksit Bharat, is the collective duty of every citizen, and not the sole responsibility of the defence forces." He asserted that while soldiers remain the first line of defence, the strength of national security is equally determined through unity, discipline and awareness among the people. The 30-minute Hindi multimedia show presents key milestones in India's military history, including the 1947-48, 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars, along with operations such as Meghdoot and Vijay. It also highlights the role of the Central Command and honours Param Vir Chakra awardees from the Awadh region. Officials said the presentation integrates projection mapping, sound and lighting to depict the armed forces' contribution to nation-building and ongoing modernisation efforts aligned with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. It also features recent developments in the defence sector and Uttar Pradesh's emerging role as a defence manufacturing hub. The memorial premises have been upgraded with a modern amphitheatre, high-end projectors, sound systems and mural walls displaying military equipment and war themes, which will also serve as projection surfaces for the show. The initiative has been undertaken by the Central Command in partnership with the Uttar Pradesh government and the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation. The daily evening show is expected to be opened to the public soon. Senior Army officials and state government representatives were present at the inauguration....