Rajnath lauds heroes of 1947 battle, essential position performed by J&Okay individuals 

By PTI

SRINAGAR: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday heaped praises on the heroes of the 1947 battle and in addition counseled the essential contribution made by the individuals of Jammu and Kashmir in driving out Pakistani infiltrators to guard the territorial integrity of the nation.

In his tackle at an occasion held on the outdated airfield, Srinagar to mark the seventy fifth anniversary of the Infantry Day, he additionally stated “traits of new-born Pakistan could be seen from its nascent stage only”.

Exactly 75 years in the past, troops of the Indian Army’s 1 Sikh Regiment had arrived on the outdated airfield of Srinagar, carried in Dakota plane, to guard Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani forces, a day after its then Maharaja Hari Singh signed the ‘instrument of accession’ on October 26, 1947.

“The bloody tale of the Partition that was written in 1947, and even its ink had not dried, and a new script of betrayal began to be written by Pakistan. Shortly after the Partition, the character of Pakistan came to the fore, which could never be imagined,” Singh stated.

Talks on Jammu and Kashmir integration with India was occurring when on October 22, 1947, Pakistan attacked J&Okay.

“The Kabalis were not wearing a military uniform, but they carried guns, mortars, and other combat equipment,” the defence minister stated.

“From Domal and Muzaffarabad, they moved to Peer Panjal Hills in their attacks. Maharaja Hari Singh was in a fix over the situation as these Pakistani infiltrators plundered, killed and wreaked havoc,” he stated.

But, these infiltrators couldn’t succeed towards the iron grit and bravado of “our soldiers”, a lot of whom made the supreme sacrifice whereas combating to guard the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation, the minister added.

Singh in his tackle asserted that regardless of quite a few obstacles, India has risen repeatedly, due to the “courage and sacrifice of our soldiers” and right this moment the edifice of India stands tall on the robust basis laid by them.

“The greatest glory, as they say, is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. The incident of 1947 is one such instance,” he stated.

Some of the important thing scenes of the historic landings of the Indian Army troops had been reenacted at outdated airfield, Srinagar, within the presence of Singh, to pay tribute to the courageous troopers and other people of Jammu and Kashmir who laid down their lives, and in addition to honour the following of kin of battle heroes who participated within the 1947-48 battle.

Under command of Lieutenant Colonel Dewan Ranjit Rai, who later laid down his life at Baramulla, the course of the battle modified, whereby individuals and troopers of State Forces of Jammu and Kashmir and the Indian Army fought alongside valiantly, to evict Pakistani forces, driving them out of most 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 saved the Srinagar airfield from enemy clutches and within the course of made the supreme sacrifice.

He additionally paid glowing tributes to the bravery of different gallantry award winners similar to Brig Rajinder Singh and Lt Col Dewan Ranjit Rai.

Major Somnath Sharma, who was there together with his males “till his last bullet and last breath”, and different heroes will all the time stay a supply of inspiration for each Indian and the nation will endlessly be indebted to their sacrifices, the defence minister stated.

“Here, I’d additionally like to recollect former Chief Minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik, who was additionally a talented pilot, and made a beneficial contribution to the motion of the troops through the battle.

He might have belonged to totally different political beliefs, however his contribution to nationwide safety will all the time be remembered, ” the minister stated.

He counseled the essential position performed by the individuals of J&Okay who helped the armed forces in forcing the enemies to retreat, saying, the assistance rendered by “Kashmiri brothers and sisters deserves fulsome praise”.

Singh termed the marketing campaign of October 27, 1947 because the one for safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity in addition to the protection of the individuals.

It was a marketing campaign to guard the desires and aspirations of the individuals of Jammu and Kashmir, he stated.

“On October 27, 1947, Indian Army came through aerial and road routes to Budgam for saving the country’s honour and prestige,” he stated.

At the venue, enormous cut-outs of Brig Rajinder Singh, Brig Mohd Usman, Maj Somnath Sharma and Maqbool Sherwani had been mounted, and ‘Shaurya Diwas’ posters had been additionally put up.

“These bravehearts played ‘Holi’ with blood in fields of saffron. Three days ago, it was Diwali, so in 1947 too, it must have been near Diwali. And, many laid their lives protecting Jammu and Kashmir against Pakistani forces,” he stated.

Singh additionally stated that Pakistan is absolutely chargeable for inhuman incidents towards harmless individuals in PoK.

“We are moving forward with the spirit of unity. We must resolve to fight together against any divisive forces which may come in the way of our development in the future,” he stated.

SRINAGAR: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday heaped praises on the heroes of the 1947 battle and in addition counseled the essential contribution made by the individuals of Jammu and Kashmir in driving out Pakistani infiltrators to guard the territorial integrity of the nation.

In his tackle at an occasion held on the outdated airfield, Srinagar to mark the seventy fifth anniversary of the Infantry Day, he additionally stated “traits of new-born Pakistan could be seen from its nascent stage only”.

Exactly 75 years in the past, troops of the Indian Army’s 1 Sikh Regiment had arrived on the outdated airfield of Srinagar, carried in Dakota plane, to guard Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani forces, a day after its then Maharaja Hari Singh signed the ‘instrument of accession’ on October 26, 1947.

“The bloody tale of the Partition that was written in 1947, and even its ink had not dried, and a new script of betrayal began to be written by Pakistan. Shortly after the Partition, the character of Pakistan came to the fore, which could never be imagined,” Singh stated.

Talks on Jammu and Kashmir integration with India was occurring when on October 22, 1947, Pakistan attacked J&Okay.

“The Kabalis were not wearing a military uniform, but they carried guns, mortars, and other combat equipment,” the defence minister stated.

“From Domal and Muzaffarabad, they moved to Peer Panjal Hills in their attacks. Maharaja Hari Singh was in a fix over the situation as these Pakistani infiltrators plundered, killed and wreaked havoc,” he stated.

But, these infiltrators couldn’t succeed towards the iron grit and bravado of “our soldiers”, a lot of whom made the supreme sacrifice whereas combating to guard the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation, the minister added.

Singh in his tackle asserted that regardless of quite a few obstacles, India has risen repeatedly, due to the “courage and sacrifice of our soldiers” and right this moment the edifice of India stands tall on the robust basis laid by them.

“The greatest glory, as they say, is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. The incident of 1947 is one such instance,” he stated.

Some of the important thing scenes of the historic landings of the Indian Army troops had been reenacted at outdated airfield, Srinagar, within the presence of Singh, to pay tribute to the courageous troopers and other people of Jammu and Kashmir who laid down their lives, and in addition to honour the following of kin of battle heroes who participated within the 1947-48 battle.

Under command of Lieutenant Colonel Dewan Ranjit Rai, who later laid down his life at Baramulla, the course of the battle modified, whereby individuals and troopers of State Forces of Jammu and Kashmir and the Indian Army fought alongside valiantly, to evict Pakistani forces, driving them out of most 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 saved the Srinagar airfield from enemy clutches and within the course of made the supreme sacrifice.

He additionally paid glowing tributes to the bravery of different gallantry award winners similar to Brig Rajinder Singh and Lt Col Dewan Ranjit Rai.

Major Somnath Sharma, who was there together with his males “till his last bullet and last breath”, and different heroes will all the time stay a supply of inspiration for each Indian and the nation will endlessly be indebted to their sacrifices, the defence minister stated.

“Here, I’d additionally like to recollect former Chief Minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik, who was additionally a talented pilot, and made a beneficial contribution to the motion of the troops through the battle.

He might have belonged to totally different political beliefs, however his contribution to nationwide safety will all the time be remembered, ” the minister stated.

He counseled the essential position performed by the individuals of J&Okay who helped the armed forces in forcing the enemies to retreat, saying, the assistance rendered by “Kashmiri brothers and sisters deserves fulsome praise”.

Singh termed the marketing campaign of October 27, 1947 because the one for safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity in addition to the protection of the individuals.

It was a marketing campaign to guard the desires and aspirations of the individuals of Jammu and Kashmir, he stated.

“On October 27, 1947, Indian Army came through aerial and road routes to Budgam for saving the country’s honour and prestige,” he stated.

At the venue, enormous cut-outs of Brig Rajinder Singh, Brig Mohd Usman, Maj Somnath Sharma and Maqbool Sherwani had been mounted, and ‘Shaurya Diwas’ posters had been additionally put up.

“These bravehearts played ‘Holi’ with blood in fields of saffron. Three days ago, it was Diwali, so in 1947 too, it must have been near Diwali. And, many laid their lives protecting Jammu and Kashmir against Pakistani forces,” he stated.

Singh additionally stated that Pakistan is absolutely chargeable for inhuman incidents towards harmless individuals in PoK.

“We are moving forward with the spirit of unity. We must resolve to fight together against any divisive forces which may come in the way of our development in the future,” he stated.