LUCKNOW: On the eve of 75th Independence Day, UP governor Anandiben Patel felicitated gallantry awardees and their family members as part of Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations on Saturday.
Those who were honoured on the occasion included Captain Manoj Pandey (Param Vir Chakra-posthumously), Commodore Arvind Singh (Mahavir Chakra), Brig Prashant Kumar Ghosh (Vir Chakra), Col Vimal Kishandas Baijal (Vir Chakra), Col Ragunath Prasad Chaturvedi (Vir Chakra), Maj Vishnu Swaroop Sharma (Vir Chakra), Havaldar Kunwar Singh Chaudhary (Vir Chakra), Naik Raja Singh (Vir Chakra), Maj Kamal Kalia (Shaurya Chakra), Lt Hari Singh Bisht (Shaurya Chakra), Hon Captain Chanchal Singh (Shaurya Chakra), Brig Naveen Singh (Vir Chakra), Col Balraj Sharma (Shaurya Chakra), Lt Col Jyoti Lama (Shaurya Chakra), Hon Capt Gokul Kumar Pradhan (Shaurya Chakra).
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said, “Life of our brave soldiers is a source of inspiration for our young generation and Indian Army has a special place in my heart.”
Governor lauded the armed forces while reiterating the government’s commitment towards the ex-servicemen.
“The government has taken several important steps to ensure the honour and dignity of ex-servicemen and their dependents,” the Governor said.
