Chandigarh
\nPunjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday paid rich tributes to the martyrs and brave soldiers of the nation to mark the Armed Forces Flag Day.<\/p>\n
Secretary, Defence Services Welfare, Punjab Gurkirat Kirpal Singh pinned the Armed Forces Flag on Captain Amarinder at the latter\u2019s residence here this evening.<\/p>\n
Lauding the contribution of the martyrs and the valiant soldiers of the nation, Captain Amarinder called upon the people to re-affirm their solidarity with the Armed Forces and Ex-servicemen on this occasion. He underlined the need to remember and honour their role in safeguarding the country’s honour, security and integrity.<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister also made a contribution towards the Flag Day fund as a token of respect and honour for the nation’s heroic soldiers.<\/p>\n
Prominent amongst those present on the occasion included Director Defence Services Welfare Moneesh Kumar and Col. (retd.) Vijay Kumar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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