Contribute generously to Flag Day:Lt Governor
Puducherry,
Dec
5:
Puducherry
Lt
Governor
Mukut
Mithi
today
called
up
on
the
people
to
contribute
liberally
to
the
armed
forces
Flag
Day
fund
and
express
solidarity
with
them.
In his message, Mr Mithi said flag day is observed on December seven to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by the armed forces and to honour the valiant deeds of soldiers both, the serving and veterans to preserve the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
The
flag
day
signifies
the
obligation
of
the
nation
to
the
armed
forces,
he
said
adding
the
fund
is
primarily
channelised
for
the
welfare
of
service
personnel
and
their
families,
resettlement
of
ex-servicemen
and
their
families
and
to
rehabilitate
battle
causalities.
UNI
Story first published: Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 12:10 [IST]