8th VETERANS’ DAY CELEBRATED ACROSS UTTARAKHAND
Saturday, 14 Jan 2024
The Armed Forces Veterans’ Day is celebrated on 14th January every year in recognition of the services rendered by the First Commander-in-Chief of Indian Armed Forces, Field Marshal K M Cariappa, OBE who retired on this day in 1953.
“Wreath Laying and Veterans’ Meets” were organised on 14 January 2024 to celebrate the 8th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day all across the state of Uttarakhand to reinforce the commitments and solidarity towards the Next of Kin of our bravehearts and towards the Veterans as a mark of respect for their selfless service and sacrifices towards the Nation.
At Dehradun, the celebration was held at HQ Uttarakhand Sub Area. Inspite of cold spell of weather, the event was graced with the presence of about 700 Veterans, Veer Naris, Veerangnas and the Serving fraternity. Addressing the Veterans, the Station Commander Brigadier Sanjog Negi expressed gratitude to the Veterans for their indomitable spirit and service in protecting the sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country with unmatched courage & sacrifice and paid rich tributes to those who laid down their lives in the line of duty. He commended the serving as well as retired Armed Forces personnel who ensured the country’s national security.
Among other prominent speakers were Colonel Veterans, Director ECHS, Commandant Military Hospital, Director Rajya Sainik Board and President, UESL. They updated the veterans on the latest facilities and initiatives for the welfare of Veterans. The event culminated with interaction and refreshments.
The event was graced with the presence of prominent veterans to include Major General AS Aswal (Retd), President, UESL, Brigadier Mukul Bhandari (Retd), Senior Vice President, UESL, Colonel US Thakur (Retd), President, DESL, Brigadier Amrit Lal (Retd), Director RSB and other Senior Retd Armed Forces Officers Similar events were conducted at other locations of Uttrakhand to include Clement town, Raiwala, Roorkee, Lansdowne, Joshimath , Pithoragarh, Banbasa, Haldwani and Ranikhet.
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