US: The Indian Embassy in this country organised "Varishtha Yoddha," an occasion to honour the ex-servicemen who are currently residing in the United States, on Monday in recognition of the significance of Ex-service members of the Indian armed services.
The celebration was attended by more than 140 persons, including several illustrious veterans who had fought in different wars and their families.
“Friends,
you have served and sacrificed for mother India, with utmost
sense of duty and
selflessness. You and your family members as a part of 4 million-strong Indian
community are instrumental in strengthening India-US ties across a diversity of
sectors,” Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India’s Ambassador to the US, said.
“While no recognition and award can do justice to your contributions, today’s event in a small way expresses our respect and gratitude and tells you that we are here for you,” he said in his reverence to the veterans.
It’s a matter of pride, privilege and respect for me to be a part of this special gathering.” There are individuals in this room, who have battled for India in 1948, 1962, 1965,1971, 1985, the Kargil war in 1999 and in various other operations, he said.
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