Haryana Finance Minister Capt. Abhimanyu on Sunday said that only such societies and nations make progress that remain thankful to its soldiers.
The Finance Minister was addressing a gathering during the Remembrance Day ceremony organised jointly by the Consulate General of Canada and British Deputy High Commission in memory of those martyred during World War I here.
Capt. Abhimanyu said that Indian soldiers made invaluable contribution and supreme sacrifice in the field of battle during the World Wars I and II and all international struggles. These soldiers laid down their lives for their countrymen and homeland and to establish peace in the world. He added that Remembrance Day is celebrated in various countries across the world in memory of these soldiers.
He added that 15 lakh Indian soldiers took part in World War I, of which about 60,000 laid down their lives and the present generation should remember them with gratitude.
Recalling that he had once met the families of soldiers, awarded the Victoria Cross in village Dhakla in district Jhajjar, the Finance Minister said that their sacrifice and martyrdom can never be forgotten.
He added that the next generation of those families are also taking inspiration from the martyrs.
One minute silence was observed to pay homage to the martyrs on the occasion.