Union Minister of State for External Affairs Gen VK Singh, who was on a two-day visit to the State, held discussion with ex-servicemen about the latter’s problems here on Tuesday.
Gracing the meeting organised by the IOCl, Singh shared his political journey from a retd Army officer and said the society has a strong faith on Army officers.
“The need of ex-Servicemen for the society is vital. Each soldier needs to have selfless attitude for the country” he said giving examples from the life of noted social worker Anna Hajare, who had once served in the Army. Ex-Servicemen presented various demands, including permanent employment to the ex-Servicemen, who are working in Government and private companies and setting up of an Army Memorial Club in Odisha. Singh assured them to resolve their grievances soon.
Around 300 ex-Servicemen attended the meeting.
Among others, IOCl CGM Pritish Bharat, General PK Dhalasamant, General Narayan Mohanty, Col BK Bastia and BJP leaders like Prithviraj Harichandan and Golak Mohapatra were present.