Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Apr 29: J&K Ex-Services Welfare Association Kathua today celebrated its 10th annual day by organising a function.
Dr. Bharat Bhushan, MLA Kathua was the chief guest on this occasion while Sub Arjun Singh Rathore, National president of the Federation of Veterans Association from Jaipur and Advocate Shish Ram Yadav, general secretary of the Federation of Veterans Association were guests of honour.
Family members of the martyrs, war widows, Veer Naries and ex-servicemen of District Kathua took part in the function along with members of Sabka Sainik Association District Pathankot, United Front of Ex-servicemen Welfare Society District Pathankot, Fight for Right Association District Jammu and Ex-servicemen Social Welfare Association District Samba.
Speaking on the occasion, Sub Arjun Singh Rathore highlighted various issues related with war widows, Veer Naries and ex-servicemen and strongly stressed the Government of India to speed up the process of implementation of 8th CPC and hold meetings with the representatives of ex-servicemen organizations working all over India so that due care be taken for finalization of pay commission to avoid pay/pension anomalies after its implementation.
Capt Gian Singh Pathania, chairman of the Association and Hav Manohar Singh, president of the Association also spoke on the occasion.
After listening to the grievances of ex-servicemen and Veer Naries, MLA Dr. Bharat Bhushan assured all possible steps for the redressal of these grievances on priority basis.
He also honoured the family members of martyrs, war widows and all Veer Naries who participated in the annual day function.
Capt Balbir Singh Jasrotia-vice chairman of the Association delivered vote of thanks.
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