By way of PTI
SRINAGAR: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday heaped praises at the heroes of the 1947 struggle and in addition counseled the the most important contribution made by way of the folk of Jammu and Kashmir in riding out Pakistani infiltrators to offer protection to the territorial integrity of the rustic.
In his deal with at an tournament held on the outdated airfield, Srinagar to mark the seventy fifth anniversary of the Infantry Day, he additionally mentioned “characteristics of new-born Pakistan might be observed from its nascent level best”.
Precisely 75 years in the past, troops of the Indian Military’s 1 Sikh Regiment had arrived on the outdated airfield of Srinagar, carried in Dakota airplane, to offer protection to Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani forces, an afternoon after its then Maharaja Hari Singh signed the ‘device of accession’ on October 26, 1947.
“The bloody story of the Partition that was once written in 1947, or even its ink had now not dried, and a brand new script of betrayal started to be written by way of Pakistan. In a while after the Partition, the nature of Pakistan got here to the fore, which might by no means be imagined,” Singh mentioned.
Talks on Jammu and Kashmir integration with India was once occurring when on October 22, 1947, Pakistan attacked J&Okay.
“The Kabalis weren’t dressed in an army uniform, however they carried weapons, mortars, and different fight apparatus,” the defence minister mentioned.
“From Domal and Muzaffarabad, they moved to Peer Panjal Hills of their assaults. Maharaja Hari Singh was once in a repair over the placement as those Pakistani infiltrators plundered, killed and wreaked havoc,” he mentioned.
However, those infiltrators may now not be triumphant towards the iron grit and bravado of “our squaddies”, lots of whom made the ultimate sacrifice whilst combating to offer protection to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the rustic, the minister added.
Singh in his deal with asserted that regardless of numerous obstacles, India has risen over and over again, as a result of the “braveness and sacrifice of our squaddies” and lately the edifice of India stands tall at the sturdy basis laid by way of them.
“The best glory, as they are saying, isn’t in by no means falling, however in emerging each and every time we fall. The incident of 1947 is one such example,” he mentioned.
One of the most key scenes of the ancient landings of the Indian Military troops had been reenacted at outdated airfield, Srinagar, within the presence of Singh, to pay tribute to the courageous squaddies and other folks of Jammu and Kashmir who laid down their lives, and in addition to honour the following of kinfolk of struggle heroes who participated within the 1947-48 struggle.
Beneath command of Lieutenant Colonel Dewan Ranjit Rai, who later laid down his existence at Baramulla, the process the struggle modified, during which other folks and squaddies of State Forces of Jammu and Kashmir and the Indian Military fought along valiantly, to evict Pakistani forces, riding them out of maximum of Jammu and Kashmir until ceasefire on January 5, 1949.
Singh additionally extolled the valour of the primary Param Vir Chakra recipient, Maj Somnath Sharma, who regardless of being injured led an organization and stored the Srinagar airfield from enemy clutches and within the procedure made the ultimate sacrifice.
He additionally paid sparkling tributes to the bravery of alternative gallantry award winners corresponding to Brig Rajinder Singh and Lt Col Dewan Ranjit Rai.
Primary Somnath Sharma, who was once there along with his males “until his remaining bullet and remaining breath”, and different heroes will at all times stay a supply of inspiration for each and every Indian and the country will endlessly be indebted to their sacrifices, the defence minister mentioned.
“Right here, I might additionally like to keep in mind former Leader Minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik, who was once additionally a talented pilot, and made a treasured contribution to the motion of the troops all through the struggle.
He could have belonged to other political affairs, however his contribution to nationwide safety will at all times be remembered, ” the minister mentioned.
He counseled the the most important function performed by way of the folk of J&Okay who helped the defense force in forcing the enemies to retreat, announcing, the assist rendered by way of “Kashmiri brothers and sisters merits fulsome reward”.
Singh termed the marketing campaign of October 27, 1947 as the only for protecting the rustic’s territorial integrity in addition to the security of the folk.
It was once a marketing campaign to offer protection to the goals and aspirations of the folk of Jammu and Kashmir, he mentioned.
“On October 27, 1947, Indian Military got here via aerial and street routes to Budgam for saving the rustic’s honour and status,” he mentioned.
On the venue, large cut-outs of Brig Rajinder Singh, Brig Mohd Usman, Maj Somnath Sharma and Maqbool Sherwani had been fastened, and ‘Shaurya Diwas’ posters had been additionally publish.
“Those bravehearts performed ‘Holi’ with blood in fields of saffron. 3 days in the past, it was once Diwali, so in 1947 too, it should were close to Diwali. And, many laid their lives protective Jammu and Kashmir towards Pakistani forces,” he mentioned.
Singh additionally mentioned that Pakistan is absolutely chargeable for inhuman incidents towards blameless other folks in PoK.
“We’re shifting ahead with the spirit of solidarity. We should get to the bottom of to combat in combination towards any divisive forces which would possibly are available in the best way of our building one day,” he mentioned.
SRINAGAR: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday heaped praises at the heroes of the 1947 struggle and in addition counseled the the most important contribution made by way of the folk of Jammu and Kashmir in riding out Pakistani infiltrators to offer protection to the territorial integrity of the rustic.
In his deal with at an tournament held on the outdated airfield, Srinagar to mark the seventy fifth anniversary of the Infantry Day, he additionally mentioned “characteristics of new-born Pakistan might be observed from its nascent level best”.
Precisely 75 years in the past, troops of the Indian Military’s 1 Sikh Regiment had arrived on the outdated airfield of Srinagar, carried in Dakota airplane, to offer protection to Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani forces, an afternoon after its then Maharaja Hari Singh signed the ‘device of accession’ on October 26, 1947.
“The bloody story of the Partition that was once written in 1947, or even its ink had now not dried, and a brand new script of betrayal started to be written by way of Pakistan. In a while after the Partition, the nature of Pakistan got here to the fore, which might by no means be imagined,” Singh mentioned.
Talks on Jammu and Kashmir integration with India was once occurring when on October 22, 1947, Pakistan attacked J&Okay.
“The Kabalis weren’t dressed in an army uniform, however they carried weapons, mortars, and different fight apparatus,” the defence minister mentioned.
“From Domal and Muzaffarabad, they moved to Peer Panjal Hills of their assaults. Maharaja Hari Singh was once in a repair over the placement as those Pakistani infiltrators plundered, killed and wreaked havoc,” he mentioned.
However, those infiltrators may now not be triumphant towards the iron grit and bravado of “our squaddies”, lots of whom made the ultimate sacrifice whilst combating to offer protection to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the rustic, the minister added.
Singh in his deal with asserted that regardless of numerous obstacles, India has risen over and over again, as a result of the “braveness and sacrifice of our squaddies” and lately the edifice of India stands tall at the sturdy basis laid by way of them.
“The best glory, as they are saying, isn’t in by no means falling, however in emerging each and every time we fall. The incident of 1947 is one such example,” he mentioned.
One of the most key scenes of the ancient landings of the Indian Military troops had been reenacted at outdated airfield, Srinagar, within the presence of Singh, to pay tribute to the courageous squaddies and other folks of Jammu and Kashmir who laid down their lives, and in addition to honour the following of kinfolk of struggle heroes who participated within the 1947-48 struggle.
Beneath command of Lieutenant Colonel Dewan Ranjit Rai, who later laid down his existence at Baramulla, the process the struggle modified, during which other folks and squaddies of State Forces of Jammu and Kashmir and the Indian Military fought along valiantly, to evict Pakistani forces, riding them out of maximum of Jammu and Kashmir until ceasefire on January 5, 1949.
Singh additionally extolled the valour of the primary Param Vir Chakra recipient, Maj Somnath Sharma, who regardless of being injured led an organization and stored the Srinagar airfield from enemy clutches and within the procedure made the ultimate sacrifice.
He additionally paid sparkling tributes to the bravery of alternative gallantry award winners corresponding to Brig Rajinder Singh and Lt Col Dewan Ranjit Rai.
Primary Somnath Sharma, who was once there along with his males “until his remaining bullet and remaining breath”, and different heroes will at all times stay a supply of inspiration for each and every Indian and the country will endlessly be indebted to their sacrifices, the defence minister mentioned.
“Right here, I might additionally like to keep in mind former Leader Minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik, who was once additionally a talented pilot, and made a treasured contribution to the motion of the troops all through the struggle.
He could have belonged to other political affairs, however his contribution to nationwide safety will at all times be remembered, ” the minister mentioned.
He counseled the the most important function performed by way of the folk of J&Okay who helped the defense force in forcing the enemies to retreat, announcing, the assist rendered by way of “Kashmiri brothers and sisters merits fulsome reward”.
Singh termed the marketing campaign of October 27, 1947 as the only for protecting the rustic’s territorial integrity in addition to the security of the folk.
It was once a marketing campaign to offer protection to the goals and aspirations of the folk of Jammu and Kashmir, he mentioned.
“On October 27, 1947, Indian Military got here via aerial and street routes to Budgam for saving the rustic’s honour and status,” he mentioned.
On the venue, large cut-outs of Brig Rajinder Singh, Brig Mohd Usman, Maj Somnath Sharma and Maqbool Sherwani had been fastened, and ‘Shaurya Diwas’ posters had been additionally publish.
“Those bravehearts performed ‘Holi’ with blood in fields of saffron. 3 days in the past, it was once Diwali, so in 1947 too, it should were close to Diwali. And, many laid their lives protective Jammu and Kashmir towards Pakistani forces,” he mentioned.
Singh additionally mentioned that Pakistan is absolutely chargeable for inhuman incidents towards blameless other folks in PoK.
“We’re shifting ahead with the spirit of solidarity. We should get to the bottom of to combat in combination towards any divisive forces which would possibly are available in the best way of our building one day,” he mentioned.