GOVERNOR PAYS HOMAGE to martyrs at Chandigarh War Memorial

Chandigarh, January 30, 2013:  The Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Shivraj V. Patil, today joined the people of the region who gathered at the Chandigarh War Memorial, and paid respectful homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for protecting the unity and integrity of the country.

The armed forces contingent sounded the last post and reversed arms, as a mark of respect to the martyrs, when the Governor placed wreath on the memorial in Bounganvillea Garden, Sector 3, Chandigarh.

A two-minute silence marked by sounding hooter, in memory of the martyrs was also observed.

The Governor, while sharing his views with the ex-servicemen said that we owe a great debt to the soldiers who have spent prime of their lives for protecting the boundaries and maintaining peace in the Country. It is, therefore, our moral responsibility is to give top priority for the welfare and well-being of their families.    The members of the War Decorated India must also contribute their endeavour in inculcating the spirit of patriotism and nationalism in their children.

While signing Visitors Book, Patil gave remarks, “We should remember those who gave their present for the future of others. Their memory can inspire us to do our duties in the best possible manner, and can tell to see that their sacrifices do not go in vain. May their souls rest in eternal peace”.

Patil interacted with the War Decorated soldiers, Vipin Pubby, Resident Editor, The Indian Express and Sanjeev Chachra, GoC-in-C, Western Command on the occasion.

Prominent amongst others who pay respect to martyrs included, M.P. Singh, Principal Secretary to Governor, Anil Kumar, Home Secretary, Mohd. Shyain, Deputy Commissioner, Major Vivek Anand, ADC to Governor and other senior army, police, civil officers  and journalists.