Excelsior Correspondent
R S Pura, Oct 27: In order to pay tribute to Shaheed Brigadier Rajinder Singh, on his 78th Shaheedi Diwas, a function was organized here today at village Rajinder Singh Pura (Bagoona).
On this occasion, MLA Vijaypur, Chander Parkash Ganga and DDC Chairman, Samba Keshav Dutt Sharma, were the main guests.
Addressing to the gathering, Ganga said, “Brigadier Rajinder Singh’s strong resistance to Pakistani raiders to save Kashmir and subsequent supreme sacrifice on this day in 1947 will always inspire those loving their beloved motherland.”
“Mahavir Chakra recipient warrior made the Nation in general and the Duggarland in particular proud by his supreme sacrifice and left an indelible mark of heroism that remains the golden chapter of our military history,” he said.
In his address, Keshav said, “The sacrifice of Brigadier Rajinder Singh and his men in defending the integrity and sovereignty of the Nation in Kashmir during most testing times has been a guiding force for the compatriots to remain at the forefront and foil the machinations of the enemy. The indebted Nation has all along been bowing its head with respect and deep esteem for the saviour of Kashmir.”
“In fact, it is in consonance with the great heritage and legacy of the Duggarland that has always stood like a rock behind heroes of the Nation. We salute the martyrdom of Brig Rajinder Singh and bow before the courage of Maharaja Hari Singh’s valiant forces under his command during the horrendous days of 1947 when they laid their lives to save the paradise on earth,” he added.
Senior leader Jairam Sharma, Pawan Bakshi, Mohan Thapa, Atresh Dutta, Narinder Partap and Dwarka Nath were also present during the event.
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