Haryana Government on Tuesday celebrated the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose, with great honor and in a befitting manner.
The soldiers and the family members of martyrs were honoured to commemorate their great sacrifice for the country.
On the occasion, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal paid floral tributes to Subhash Chandra Bose here. He said that great nationalist, Bose was powerful and incredible orator whose persuasive speeches inspired people to fight for the independence of country.
He presented organisational power and sacrifice as high morals to the people. His patriotism had forever left an indelible imprint in our hearts and he was being remembered for his role in nation building, he added.
The Chief Minister said that the present State Government has taken several important decisions for the welfare of freedom fighters and martyrs under which the pension of freedom fighters of second world war was increased from Rs 1500 to Rs 10000. Similarly, the financial assistance to the family of those attaining martyrdom during war or fighting with terrorists had also been increased from Rs 2.25 lakh to Rs 50 lakh, he said.
The government has also given government jobs to 184 dependents of martyrs during the last three years, added he.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary DS Dhesi said that we are paying respect to one of the greatest leaders of the country who was born on January 23, 1897. Subhash Chandra Bose played a vital role in the independence of the country. Bose established and lead the Indian National Army (INA) during India’s struggle for independence, Dhesi said.
He said that Bose anniversary was celebrated in all the districts of Haryana and the Ministers of State Government participated in the functions organised in his memory to honour the freedom fighters.
Haryana Government would always remain prepared for the welfare of martyrs and their families, added he.