Ex-servicemen hold a gathering to support the Indian Army in Jalandhar on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Malkiat Singh
Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, October 6
While supporting the response of Indian Army after the Uri incident, the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association today called upon the people of the country to boycott the Chinese goods as the country has always been unfavourable to India.The association today held a discussion session to extend an unconditional support to the India Army. They said people should boycott the Chinese goods. Since festival season is just round the corner, the citizens of India must not buy Chinese goods as it boosts their economy.Speaking to Jalandhar Tribune, Lt Col Balbir Singh, association president, said: “The Indian Army has always shown their valour, when it comes to giving befitting response to the enemy. Therefore, no political party should take credit for the surgical strike that has been undertaken by the Indian Army. The Indian army is fully capable to tackle any situation at the border.”He said, “It is unfortunate that a war like situation has been created in India and some political parties have been taking political benefit.”The association also urged the government and political parties not to create war hysteria in the country.The association also condemned the government for not meeting the ex-servicemen’s long pending demand of One Rank One Pension (OROP).
NCC honours officers of Doaba region
Brigadier IMS Parmar along with NCC officers, trainers and clerk in Jalandhar. Tribune Photo: Malkiat Singh
Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, October 6
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) of Doaba region today held an award ceremony and honoured five officers, trainers and clerical staff for distinction in their services.The awards were distributed by Brig IMS Parmar, Group Commander, ational Cadet Corps .This ceremony was the brainchild of the Brig IMS Parmar with the aim to get the ational Cadet Corps officers together to understand their challenges and give them a common platform and vision to execute various task that were to be executed in next three months.While interacting with the media persons, he said, “We have ensured that we will be holding conclave once in three months to do mid-course connections. The ational Cadet Corps has plenty of activities starting from confidence building, motivation and skill development. This is the first initiative to empower our officials. It is also to recognise the good work done by various officers.” During the interaction, Brig Parmar accepted that number of Punjabis in Army has reduced. He said, “The situation is not as alarming as being projected. The educational institute are not opting for the ational Cadet Corps as an elective subject due lack of awareness