Sanjha Morcha

Role of Indians in WW-I highlighted

Role of Indians in WW-I highlighted

Sqn Ldr Rana TS Chhina

Chandigarh, December 8

A panel of historians discussed the role of Indian soldiers in the World War-I at the festival today. Sqn Ldr Rana TS Chhina said the story of the Indian freedom was largely a political narrative and the contribution of Indian soldiers had never been studied.

He suggested declaration of the orange marigold as a remembrance flower for honouring the fallen Indian soldiers on the lines of red poppy chosen by the British for the same cause. Prof Anju Suri said princely states from the Punjab region had major contribution towards the war effort and the rulers of Patiala, Jind, Kapurthala, Nabha and Malerkotla paid handsome incentives to soldiers. David Ommissi, a history lecturer in the UK, said this muted description portrayed the sufferings endured by Indian soldiers. — TNS