11 Gorkha Riffles veterans rally was organised at Bengdubi, Siliguri on 20 Jan 2021 at 11:00 am at the auditorium of 111 Sub Area (Bengdubi Cantonment).
All the Ex servicemen officers, JCOs and other ranks of whole of North Bengal attended the rally. Various stands/ stalls were erected under the arrangement of Station HQ, Bengdubi to attend to the various problems of veterans. Lt. Gen. A.K. Singh, YSM, SM, VSM, GOC-IN-C 33 Corps graciously attended the rally as Chief guest along with other high officials of the cantonment. Secretary of 11 Gorkha Riffles Ex servicemen association during his address dwelt upon the difficulties of Ex servicemen and their families in the matter of pension, medical treatment and their resettlement. Difficulties in contacting them and movements due to Covid 19 also was brought in by the secretary on behalf of all veterans of this region. Necessary precautions for Covid epidemic was observed by all the veterans and service officers during the rally.
The Chief guest also stressed upon precautions for the Covid epidemic and advised all veterans and their families to not to neglect and ignore the precautions against Covid epidemic. The Chief Guest stated that it is his bonafide duty to take care of the veterans and their families which he would perform with sincere heart and soul. He further promised to look after the welfare of all veterans and their families of this region.
On the request of veterans who served with the Chief guest in the past for photographs few snaps were taken. President and Chairman of the 11 Gorkha Riffles Ex servicemen association delivered their welcome address and thanked the Chief Guest and units of the 111 Sub Area who helped and supported the veterans rally.
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