Martyr day of Brigadier Rajinder Singh observed

Singh’s heroism; an inspiration for present, future generations: Ganga

5 Dariya News

Samba 27-Oct-2017

The 70th martyr day of Brigadier Rajinder Singh MVC (Posthumous) was organized at his birth place Bagoona, village Rajinderpura by the District Administration here today.Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga, President Dogra Sadar Sabha Gulchain Singh Charak, Ex-MLC Vikramaditya Singh , DC Sheetal Nanda,SSP Anil Magotra, , Station Director Doordarshan Anjali Sharma, ACD Sushil Attri , SDM Ravinder Sharma, Maj General (Retd.) Goverdhan Singh Jamwal (president J&K Ex-Serviceman League) and locals in large number paid tributes to the ‘Savior of Kashmir’.Chander Parkash Ganga recalled the bravery and sacrifice of Brigadier Rajinder Singh in checking the furious advances of Pakistani intruders. He said that his heroism is an inspiration for the present and future generations and youth should learn from the valour and bravery of such heroes .Gulchain Singh Charak, Vikramaditya Singh, Goverdhan Singh Jamwal also spoke on the occasion and called for  including chapter on heroism and supreme sacrifice of Brig Rajinder Singh in school textbooks.On the occasion, cultural programmes were presented by the children of local schools and artists of J&K Cultural and Languages. Patriotic song by Sargam Sharma, winner of All India Devotional Song Competition and Dogri Song highlighting the bravery of Brig Rajinder Singh was also presented by ‘Slathia Brothers’.The Minister honored local youth who excelled in various fields during the function.A plantation drive was also organized by Brig Rajinder Youth Brigade in memory of Martyrs who have sacrificed their lives for the country.The programme was anchored by Ravi Kant Sharma, announcer Radio Kashmir Jammu.