Lucknow,

Nov 14 (HS): Today, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend

the huge Ex-Servicemen Reunion and Veteran's Rally at the Kulwant

Singh Stadium in Meerut Cantonment. The ceremony, which has historically been

held at Meerut's revolutionary land (Kranti Dhara), aims to express profound

thanks and support for the state's enormous veteran community, which includes

over 519,000 ex-servicemen and their families.

Commemorating

Veer Naris and Veterans: CM Yogi Adityanath, along with Lieutenant General

Sanjay Mitra (GOC-in-C, Central Command), is directly meeting with and

commemorating Veer Naris (spouses of slain soldiers) and veterans.

Welfare

Infrastructure Enhancement: The Chief Minister is virtually inaugurating newly

constructed District Soldier Welfare and Rehabilitation Offices officially

eight districts of Uttar Pradesh. These complexes include transit accommodation

accommodations designed exclusively for traveling veterans.

On-the-Spot

Redressal Hubs: Special support desks are available at the venue to resolve

immediate concerns for defense pensions (such as the SPARSH site), healthcare

(ECHS), documents, banking, and job prospects.

Shaurya

Parisar Proposal: State authorities announced intentions to construct a special

Shaurya Parisar (Valour Complex) in Meerut, which would include authentic tanks

and fighter aircraft relics to encourage local youngsters.

In

a post on X, UP CM remarked, “Today, at the 'Ex-Servicemen Reunion' being held

in Kranti Dhara, Meerut, we will have the privilege of expressing our gratitude

to the state's 519,000 ex-servicemen and their families. This vast military

family of approximately 1.5 to 2 million people is a symbol of the nation's

strength and our glorious military tradition. Of

the approximately 60,000 soldiers who retire each year in the country, 10,000

to 12,000 are from Uttar Pradesh. This is evidence of the state's significant

contribution to national defence. Previous governments left 'One Rank, One

Pension' pending for decades. Respect for soldiers and the families of martyrs

was not among their priorities. Today, under the leadership of the respected

Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi ji,

New India is giving the highest priority to honouring and empowering soldiers.

From the Indian Army's valour in 'Operation Sindoor' to the UP Defence Corridor

and BrahMos manufacturing in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is becoming a new hub of

defence self-reliance.”

The

double-engine government has taken concrete steps such as providing a Rs. 5

million ex gratia payment to the families of martyrs, a government job for one

dependent, 20% reservation in the UP Police for Agniveers and 5% for Group 'B'

posts, and employment for more than 31,700 ex-servicemen. Honouring soldiers,

supporting the families of martyrs and ensuring the welfare of ex-servicemen

are our national commitments. Jai Hind!” he added.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi