The President expressed confidence that “our flag shall always fly high because brave men like gentlemen cadets present here would preserve and protect its honour.”
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reached Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment and paid tributes to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, who died in a military chopper crash on December 8.
Thakur stated that even enemies were afraid of Gen Rawat's name and several successful operations were conducted during his reign as CDS.
The Deputy Chairman said sentiments of the entire House were associated with the reference made by him. He proceeded with the Zero Hour speeches thereafter.
General Rawat had stressed for a relook at the syllabus that leads children into believing that they were not part of this country. The textbooks in schools of Kashmir have two maps, one of India and the other of J&K, which develops a sense of separate identity.
Although Mahi will spend some time with his regiment, he won't be able to be a part of any active operation.
Recalling the valour and sacrifice of troops who fought in Operation VIJAY in this sector in 1999, he exhorted all ranks to execute their assigned tasks with the same josh, vigour and responsibility.
The COAS was briefed and updated by Lt General Paramjit Singh, General Officer Commanding, White Knight Corps and commanders on ground.
People paid floral tributes to the martyr and raised slogans of “Shahid Ketan Sharma Amar rahein” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”.
Thirty-two-year-old Major Ketan belonged to Meerut of Uttar Pradesh. His mortal remains were flown to his native town on Tuesday.
