Recently, Central government rejected the contention that Amar Jawan Jyoti has been extinguished.
Government further asserted that Amar Jawan Jyoti has been merged with the flame at National War Memorial in the vicinity.
They are of the view that, this merger will mark a tribute to the fallen soldiers befitting their sacrifice.
India Gate is a memorial, honouring the fallen heroes of the First World War. Amar Jawan Jyoti was added to it in 1972 because India did not have another memorial.