Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Sunday honoured the units and kin of the Victoria Cross (VC) recipients from the Burma Campaign, to commemorate their gallantry in the battles fought under the British Empire till 1944.
Capt Amarinder, presiding over MLF closing ceremony, commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Burma campaign, also honoured Sukhjinder Kaur, the daughter of Lt Col Anant Singh, who commanded the 4 Sikh battalion valiantly in the 1965 operation, which led to the capture of Burki.
“I am privileged to bestow the honour on the units and kin of the fearless soldiers who valiantly fought during the Burma campaign, and whose memories continue to inspire Indian soldiers even today,” he said appreciating the MLF for appreciating the sacrifice of those brave men.
He said that the Fest, which had just completed its third edition, would go a long way in imbuing youth with the spirit of patriotism and nationalism and motivating them to join the defence forces.