CM Channi salutes martyrs, armed forces for their valour on the Flag Day

CM Channi salutes martyrs, armed forces for their valour on the Flag Day

Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in

On the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day 2021, Director Defence Services Welfare Punjab Brig Satinder Singh (Retd.) on Tuesday pinned Armed Forces Flag on the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi here at Punjab Bhawan.

Paying befitting tributes to the martyrs and brave soldiers of our country on the Flag Day, CM Channi said that this historic day gave us an opportunity to re-affirm our solidarity with the Armed Forces and to recognize the Services of Ex-servicemen. He also called upon the people to salute the martyrs for their supreme sacrifice and courage, besides contribute voluntarily and generously towards the Flag Day Fund, which would be utilized for the noble cause of the rehabilitation of war widows, disabled defence personnel and Ex-servicemen.

CM Channi salutes martyrs, armed forces for their valour on the Flag Day .CM Channi further said that it was a humble contribution and token of respect towards the outstanding services rendered by our valiant soldiers who zealously guarded our borders around the clock. The Chief Minister also generously donated towards the Defence Services Welfare Fund on this historic day.

ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY

The Armed Forces Flag Day or the Flag Day of India is a day dedicated to India towards collection of funds from people of India for the welfare of the Indian Armed Forces personnel. It has been observed annually in India on December 7 since 1949. Over the years, it has become a tradition to commemorate this day as an honour to the soldiers, sailors and airmen of India.

The Flag day is mainly observed to serve three basic purposes

• Rehabilitation of battle casualties
• Welfare of serving personnel and their families
• Resettlement and welfare of ex-servicemen and their families

December 7,2021