Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday introduced to increase the ambit of the Army Literature Pageant (MLF) by internet hosting it at district and college ranges throughout the state.

He was chairing the felicitation ceremony of the two-day pageant right here.

The sixth version of the MLF was organized beneath the theme ‘The Armed Forces: Defending Free India for the Final 75 Years.’ Panel discussions on modern and historic navy subjects by eminent audio system and students passed off within the MLF.

Mann mentioned sooner or later, the state authorities will maintain this pageant at district and college ranges to apprise the youth concerning the wealthy legacy of the armed forces, and rekindle the motivating spirit for becoming a member of the military in them.

The chief minister mentioned that is the necessity of the hour to imbibe a sense of nationalism and patriotism amongst youth, thereby inspiring them to affix the armed forces.

Lauding the pivotal position of the armed forces in making India the most important and “most profitable” democracy of the world, the chief minister mentioned democracy thrived in India efficiently as a result of the armed forces have performed a key position in safeguarding its ethos.

He mentioned aside from safeguarding borders of the nation, the armed forces have additionally upheld the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the nation.

Mann mentioned, “Because of this solely, India has right this moment emerged as probably the most profitable democracy throughout the globe.” Citing an instance of Pakistan, the CM mentioned democracy by no means survived there because the Military toppled the elected governments within the neighbouring nation numerous occasions.

Quite the opposite, in India democracy has been a profitable phenomenon as a result of energetic position of the armed forces, he mentioned.

Mann mentioned it was solely attributable to this {that a} widespread man like him has turn out to be the chief minister of the state.

He additionally hailed the Indian Military for its dedication, dedication and patriotism, including that bravery and heroism of the Indian military finds no parallel on the planet.

Mann mentioned the Indian armed forces have scripted a number of inspirational tales with their valour.

Each countryman is indebted to the Indian armed forces for his or her unparalleled contribution in direction of service of nation, Mann mentioned.

“When every considered one of us is sleeping with our households, the Armed forces are defending our borders by braving scorching warmth and freezing chilly climate circumstances,” he added.

Mann mentioned as a humble tribute to the courageous troopers who had laid their lives for safeguarding borders of the nation and sustaining regulation and order, the state authorities has enhanced honorarium given to the households of martyred troopers to Rs 1 crore.

He additionally recalled his robust ties with the Military veterans and armed forces.

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