Pays tribute to Gen Zorawar Singh
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tribute to brave warrior, India’s greatest commander and military strategist, General Zorawar Singh, on his Martyrdom Day.
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“General Zorawar Singh’s vision inspired generations by igniting passion, guiding people toward a shared vision, courage, purpose and commitment to bigger ideals,” he said.
Addressing a commemorative event in Jammu, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on General Zorawar Singh’s monumental military campaigns in Ladakh, Baltistan, Gilgit, and Skardu, and highlighted his pivotal role in expansion of the Dogra Empire.
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He called upon the youth and all sections of society to follow the message of General Zorawar Singh for moral clarity, unwavering conviction to shape the better future and empower the marginalised.
“Let us dedicate ourselves to changing lives, guiding and supporting youth and build a more just and peaceful society,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor reiterated that the Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to honour the contributions of General Zorawar Singh.
“To honour his legacy, the Government of India has named an advanced indigenous light tank after General Zorawar Singh.
“The General Zorawar Singh chair has also been established at the University of Jammu. Dedicated efforts are also being made to encourage new generations to study his unparalleled military campaigns and vision for societal organization,” he further said.
Vikram Randhawa, Member of Legislative Assembly from Bahu; Devinder Singh Kaluria, Chairman, General Zorawar Singh Memorial Education and Charitable Trust and Trustees- Riya Kaluria and Diksha Kaluria; Lt Gen RK Sharma (Retd.), President, J&K Ex-Services League; Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary Culture, prominent citizens and people from different walks of life were present.
Major General Goverdhan Singh Jamwal (Retd.); Padma Dr SP Varma, President, Gandhi Global Family, J&K; Col. Karan Singh (Retd.), President Dogra Sadar Sabha; Ex-servicemen and senior officials of Army, Civil and Police Administration were also present.
Meanwhile, J&K Ex Services League (JKESL) under its President, Lt Gen RK Sharma, (Retd), SM (Retd) with assistance of Army organized the Martyrdom Day of Gen Zorawar Singh, “The Napoleon of India” at Gen Zorawar Chowk, Bahu Plaza Jammu today with great elegance and fervour.
Rich homage and tribute were paid to ‘Hero of Jammu & Kashmir’ by all sections of society to include Army, police, civil administration and social organisations.
NCC Cadets, Bharat Scouts & Guides, School children from Dogra Degree College, Fauji Public School and other schools of Jammu also attended the function.
A ceremonial guard of the Army (19 JAK RIF) presented tribute with full military honours to Gen Zorawar Singh. Apart from the floral tribute, numerous cultural items were presented by J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages and children of Fauji Public School of J&K Ex-Services League (JKESL). Bindiya Tikoo as the ‘Master of Ceremony recounted the Tale of Valour’ of Gen Zorawar Singh. Vote of Thanks was given by Lt Col OS Chouhan.
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