Jammu, Jan 14 (KNO): Terming a martyr’s house as a “sacred temple” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that soldiers protecting the borders are the guarantee of security and development of the nation.
Speaking on the occasion of the Armed Forces Veterans Day, here LG Sinha, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “A martyr's house is a sacred temple. This feeling and respect should be there in the minds of common man. Administration and society can express their gratitude to those who sacrificed everything for the country by fulfilling their responsibilities and ensuring that they live a life of comfort and dignity.”
“It is the collective responsibility of the society to take concrete measures for the welfare of soldiers and veterans,” he added.
The Lieutenant Governor said, “I bow my head in gratitude to all the veterans, valiant jawans, veer naris and families of our armed forces’ brave-hearts. We will forever remain indebted to our veterans who protected the nation from the enemies and continue to contribute to the country’s growth and development.”
LG Sinha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for dedicating Veterans’ Day to honour the distinguished service of the ex-servicemen. He reiterated the government’s commitment to protect the interests of armed-forces personnel and their families.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that the blessed land of Akhnoor bears the indelible footprints of the valour and saga of courage of our veterans. “The 108-ft high Monumental National Flag and Akhnoor Heritage Museum dedicated to the nation by the Raksha Mantri will inspire the generations and keep reminding us of the selfless devotion and sacrifices of our brave soldiers and their families for the motherland,” he said, adding, “A martyr's house is a sacred temple. This feeling and respect should be there in the minds of common man. Administration and society can express their gratitude to those who sacrificed everything for the country by fulfilling their responsibilities and ensuring that they live a life of comfort and dignity.”
The Lieutenant Governor highlighted various welfare programmes providing assistance and support for the education of the children of veterans and their better career prospects.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also paid homage to the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa.
Two-minute silence was observed in the honour of martyrs of the Armed Forces. Mobility aids like motorised wheelchairs, retrofitted scooties were distributed to the veterans and veer naris—(KNO)