Ceasefire announced without consulting armed forces, Says CM

  • Sh. Sukhu pays tribute to the brave soldiers at Jai Hind sabha

SHIMLA-30th May, 2025Addressing the ‘Jai Hind Sabha’ at Shimla today, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers of Himachal Pradesh and the Nation. He said, “Today is a day to salute the sacrifices of our brave soldiers who have laid down their lives for the country.” Sharing a recent experience, the Chief Minister mentioned his visit to Sharchi village in the Tirthan Valley, where he stayed at the home of former soldier Subedar Major Anoop Ram. The Chief Minster stated that Anoop Kumar discussed with him about the 1971 India-Pakistan war and he recalled how the address of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi instilled patriotic zeal and boosted the morale of the Indian Army. The outcome of that war was historic and India split Pakistan into two, and Shimla later became the witness to the landmark Simla Agreement, he said.

Sh. Sukhu said that the valour of the soldiers of Himachal Pradesh was unmatched. “Our soldiers never hesitated to sacrifice their lives for the Nation. Himachali soldiers have the honour of being decorated with Four Param Vir Chakras, which is a testament to the state’s legacy of courage and sacrifice,” he added.

He also recalled the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, stating that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was the first to offer unconditional support to the Union government in the fight against terrorism. “The people and government of Himachal Pradesh have always stood with the Indian Armed Forces,” he said. Sh. Sukhu remarked, “Our brave soldiers gave a befetting reply to the terrorists. However, the Union government declared a ceasefire without taking the three armed forces into confidence. Shockingly, the announcement came through social media from a third country. This is in a stark contrast to the decisive leadership of former Prime Minister Late Indira Gandhi, who never compromised with the National Security.”

The Chief Minister further said that the leaders of the Congress party have made the supreme sacrifice for the country. “Former Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi laid down their lives for the unity and integrity of India" he stated. Congress leaders have also made many sacrifices in other states like Punjab and Chhattisgarh for the cause of the Nation,” he said.

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CM honours Brave soldiers at 'Jai Hind Sabha'

SHIMLA -30th May, 2025-To honour the brave soldiers, kin of martyrs and various Gallantry award recipients who have made the supreme sacrifice for the country, a 'Jai Hind Sabha' function was organised here at Shimla today.

Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented a cheque of Rs. 30 lakh to the kin of martyr Subedar Major Pawan who made the supreme sacrifice in Operation Sindoor which was received by his father Garaj Singh and son Abhishek. At the same time, Rs. 15 lakh was given to Jamila, wife of martyr Naik Dilbar Khan, Kirti Chakra recipient and Rs. 10 lakh to Bharat Lakshmi, wife of martyr havildar Rohit Kumar.

Apart from this, the Chief Minister also honoured Sujata Kumari, wife of Kirti Chakra martyr Subedar Sanjeev Kumar of Bilaspur district, Bhajan and Mata Daasi wife of Kirti Chakra martyr Sepoy Pawan Kumar of Shimla district, Sneh Lata from the family of Kirti Chakra recipent martyr Sepoy Jagdish Chand of Chamba district, Sunita Devi wife of Kirti Chakra Rajinder Singh of Solan district, Kehar Singh, father of Vir Chakra recipient Col. Sanjeev Singh of Kangra district.

Sh. Sukhu also honoured Satpal Kalia, father of Vir Chakra martyr Captain Amol Kalia of Una district, Vir Chakra Captain Roop Lal of Bilaspur district, Vir Chakra recipient Honorary Captain Sukhdev Singh of Una district, Kamlesh Rana, wife of Vir Chakra, Honorary Captain Bhagwan Singh Rana of Kangra district, Meena Kumari, wife of Vir Chakra, martyr Havildar Ramesh Kumar of Hamirpur district, Vir Chakra recipient Havildar Udham Singh of Bilaspur district, Roshni Devi, wife of Martyr Havildar Kansi Ram of Una district, Shaurya Chakra and Sena Medal recipients Colonel Kanwar Sarabjit Singh Panwar of Una district, Shaurya Chakra, Honorary Captain Sushil Kumar of Una district, Sheetal Mankotia grandson of Shaurya Chakra, Martyr Honorary Captain Prithvi Singh of district Kangra, Shaurya Chakra recipient Honorary Captain Madan Lal of Kangra district, Ajudhiya Devi, wife of Shaurya Chakra recipient Martyr Honorary Captain Madho Ram of Kangra district and Shaurya Chakra and Army Medal recipient Honorary Captain Halka Ram of Mandi district.

Others who were honoured by the Chief Minister were Shaurya Chakra recipient Honorary Captain Palden Gayacho of Kinnaur district, Shaurya Chakra recipient Honorary Captain Bhag Chain of Kinnaur district, Shaurya Chakra recipient Honorary Captain Mahendra Singh of Kinnaur district, Shaurya Chakra recipient Honorary Captain Neel Chand of Lahaul-Spiti district, Shakuntala Devi wife of Shaurya Chakra recipient Martyr Subedar Ved Prakash of Shimla district, Lalita Kumari, wife of Shaurya Chakra recipient Martyr Subedar Dhyan Singh of Kangra district, Kin of Shaurya Chakra recipient Martyr Naib Subedar Jagat Ram, Prem Bhagti on behalf of recipient of Shaurya Chakra Martyr Naib Raj Bahadur of Kinnaur district, Rajo Devi wife of Shaurya Chakra recipient Martyr Havildar Parshottam Singh of Hamirpur district, Shaurya Chakra recipient Pratap Chand of Kangra district.

Besides, recipient of Shaurya Chakra Naik Narendra Singh of Hamirpur district, Rakhi Verma, wife of Shaurya Chakra recipient Martyr Naik Rajesh Kumar of Sirmaur district, Neetu Kumari wife of Shaurya Chakra recipient Martyr Rifleman Kulbhushan Manta of Shimla district, Lata Devi wife of Shaurya Chakra recipient Martyr Sepoy Lakhbir Singh of Hamirpur district, Bina Devi wife of Shaurya Chakra recipient Martyr Sepoy Ranjeet Singh of Kangra district, Asha Pathania mother of Shaurya Chakra recipient Martyr Sepoy Jatinder Singh of Kangra district, Gurdas Ram father of Shaurya Chakra recipient Martyr Sepoy Brajesh Kumar of Una district, Kamlesh Devi wife of Shaurya Chakra recipient Sepoy Martyr Pyar Chand of Hamirpur district, Ram Dei wife of Shaurya Chakra recipient martyr Sepoy Karam Chand from Bilaspur district, recipient of Ati vashisht Sena Medal Major General DVS Rana from Kangra district, Army Medal recipient Lt. Colonel P.S. Atri from Bilaspur district, Army Medal recipient Honorary Captain Ajit Singh from Sirmaur district, Army Medal recipient Honorary Captain Ranjit Singh Rana, Army Medal recipient Honorary Captain Ganga Ram from Mandi district, Army Medal recipient Honorary Captain Lalman from Mandi district, Army Medal recipient Naib Subedar Kripal Singh from Chamba district, Army Medal recipient Naik Dalip Singh from Sirmaur district, Army Medal recipient Honorary Captain Ramesh Kumar from Solan district, Army Medal recipient Honorary Captain Khem Chand from Kullu district and Paramjeet on behalf of BSF Inspector Vyas Dev were also honoured on this occasion.