WW II veterans to be honoured in Sikkim on R Day
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WW II veterans to be honoured in Sikkim on R Day
25 Jan,Gangtok: On the eve of 66th Republic Day Parade at Palzor Stadium, the Govt of Sikkim has decided to honour some of the World War – II veterans of Sikkim by inviting them to the Republic Day Parade at Gangtok. The aim being firstly to remember them and their immense contribution in defending the Nation from the enemies during the second world war, secondly, to let them know that they have not been forgotten by the younger generations. There are 42 World War –II veterans and 72 widows in Sikkim. The Govt of Sikkim has made it a mission to look after these old warriors and their families who are in the twilight of their lives. Most of these WW –II soldiers are without pension since they were released on Demobilization immediately after the end of the World War on account of reduction of forces. The State Govt has increased the ex –gratia grant to these old people. The veterans are being paid Rs 1500/- pm and Rs 1000/- pm to the widows. We are all proud of these veterans. Please find attached herewith a file with the detail of some of them who are being felicitated by the State Government on the occasion of Republic Day 2012 at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok.
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oh right, i dint know our veterans from sikkim had fought in iwo jima as well