On Saturday in Dehradun, a delegation of retired military officers from Uttarakhand—led by the Minister for Soldiers’ Welfare, Ganesh Joshi—paid a courtesy visit to BJP National President Nitin Naveen at the Bijapur Guest House. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with former Chief Minister and MP Trivendra Singh रावत, was also present during this special meeting.
Key Highlights of the Meeting:
• Presentation of a Memento: Soldiers’ Welfare Minister Ganesh Joshi welcomed National President Nitin Naveen on his arrival in Uttarakhand. He presented a memento associated with the memory of Gabbar Singh Negi—a World War I hero and Victoria Cross recipient—thereby acquainting the National President with the state’s glorious military tradition.
• Discussion on Key Issues: During the meeting, the ex-servicemen engaged in detailed discussions on various significant topics, including the military heritage of Uttarakhand (the ‘Land of the Brave’), welfare initiatives for ex-servicemen, and the invaluable contribution of soldiers to nation-building.
• Appreciation: BJP National President Nitin Naveen profusely praised the contributions of soldiers and ex-servicemen, describing their role in upholding the country’s security and integrity as unparalleled.
Present on this occasion were several senior retired military officers, including Major General Prabodh Saran Rana, Major General Abhay Karki, Major General S.S. Negi, and Brigadier K.G. Bahal.
