CM Yogi calls veterans’ community the pride of India ahead of Meerut event
Lucknow, November 14: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be present at the “Ex-Servicemen Reunion Ceremony” being held at Kranti Dhara Meerut on Saturday. Before the event, the Chief Minister wrote on his social media account “X” that he will have the opportunity to express his gratitude to the state’s 5.19 lakh ex-servicemen and their families. This large military family of approximately 15 to 20 lakh people symbolizes the nation’s strength and our glorious tradition.
Chief Minister said that of the approximately 60,000 soldiers retiring every year in the country, 10 to 12,000 are from Uttar Pradesh. This is a testament to the state’s significant contribution to national defense. Previous governments delayed the “One Rank, One Pension” for decades. Respect for soldiers and martyr families was not a priority for them. Now, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New India is giving top priority to the respect and strength of soldiers.
Yogi wrote that from the valor of the Indian Army in ‘Operation Sindoor’ to the UP Defense Corridor and the BrahMos construction in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is becoming a new center of defense self-reliance. The double engine government has taken concrete steps such as providing an ex-gratia of ₹50 lakh to the families of martyrs, a government job to one dependent, 20% reservation for Agniveers in UP Police and 5% reservation in Group ‘B’ posts, and providing employment to more than 31,700 ex-servicemen.
Chief Minister described the respect for soldiers, support for martyr families, and welfare of ex-servicemen as a national resolve.
