Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi donated on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day. Shri Modi called upon the people to donate generously on the Armed Forces Flag Day. Shri Modi said that many young and dedicated armed forces personnel have made sacrifices. It is the responsibility of every citizen to care for the welfare of the families of these martyrs, and the rehabilitation of the disabled and retired servicemen.
Funds collected on the Armed Forces Flag Day are utilized towards the welfare schemes for the benefit of ex-servicemen and their families.
Speaking at the Armed Forces Flag Day celebration, Mr. Modi warmly congratulated the brave soldiers and officials of all the three wings – army, air-force and navy and said that the dutifulness and patriotism of our armed forces have outstanding prestige across the world. He further added, “All the three wings – army, air-force and navy – have performed their duties promptly and resolutely with head high even in very difficult terrains and during any natural and manmade calamities to protect sovereignty and unity of the nation and thereby always helped local governance.
Mr. Modi specially expressed that these armies and officers are the real saviours of our society who protect our security borders throughout the day-and-night even in adverse circumstances and further made an appeal to all the citizens of Gujarat to re-pay the debt of their humble services on Armed Forces Flag Day celebration.