A function to commemorate the 69th Martyrdom day of Brigadier Rajinder Singh MVC (Posthumous) was organised at his birth place Bagoona, village Rajinderpura at Samba.Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh ,Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash,MP Jammu-Poonch, Jugal Kishore Sharma, Vice Chairman State OBC Advisory Board,Rashpaul Verma, MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma, MLA Samba Dr D.K Manyal, MLC Ashok Khajuria ,DC Sheetal Nanda,SSP Joginder Singh, President Dogra Sadar Sabha, Gulchain Singh Charak,Maj General (Retd.) Goverdhan Singh Jamwal (president J&K Ex-Serviceman League), Additional Secretary J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Dr. Arvinder Singh, Brigadier R. S Rana and locals in large number paid tributes to Brig Rajinder Singh .Recalling the bravery and sacrifice of Brigadier Rajinder Singh Deputy Chief Minister said that towering personalities like him are an inspiration for all and inspire us to stand for the sovereignty and integration of our country. He exhorted upon the youth to remember and emulate the bravery of such heroes.
Dr Singh said that government is committed to the welfare of soldier and their families and informed that it is contemplating to formulate a policy for providing job and compensation for wards of martyred soldiers. The Minister for Industries and Commerce Chander Parkash said that Brig Rajinder Singh's heroism is an inspiration for the present and future generations. He appreciated the role of security forces in protecting the country against both internal and external threats.Member Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma also called for taking care of kin of martyred soldiers and adequate steps for their welfare .MLA Sat Sharma also spoke on the occasion and paid rich tributes to Brig Rajinder Singh.A cultural programme was presented by the children from various schools and artists of J&K Academy of Art and Cultural Languages. Meritorious students of the area were also felicitated on the occasion. A cash prize of Rs10000 was given to the participating children.