Extending his greetings to Army personnel, veterans and their families on the Indian Army Day on Saturday, Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that valour, grit and determination of our soldiers in serving the nation have no match in the world.
“I join the nation in saluting our brave soldiers. We shall ever be grateful to them for ensuring national security and peace, braving all odds and challenges. Adhering to the motto – Service Before Self – our soldiers make the supreme sacrifice towards national security,” said Dattatraya.
Lauding the great tradition of Haryana to serve the nation by joining army and other forces, he said that soldiers of the 13th Kumaon Regiment defeated several waves of Chinese army in 1962 in Rezang La and those brave soldiers were from Ahirwal of Haryana.
“Our soldiers including those from Haryana are known for fighting till the last bullet and last breath and writing a new chapter of bravery and sacrifice. Their contributions towards nation building are incredible. Their matchless valour and boundless determination make them the best soldiers in the world,” said the Governor.
CHIEF MINISTER KHATTAR EXTENDS WISHES
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal has Khattar extended greetings and best wishes to the soldiers, ex-servicemen and their family members on the occasion of Army Day. "We are proud of the valour and dutifulness with which our brave soldiers are protecting the borders of the nation", said Khattar on the occasion of Army Day. He said that the invaluable contribution made by the Indian Army in the dire circumstances of natural calamities cannot be expressed in words. The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of great pride for the people of Haryana that every 10th soldier in the armed forces of the country is from Haryana. The state government is committed to the welfare of soldiers and their dependents and a separate Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department has been formed, he said.