IEP Chandigarh, April 3
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal visited the residence of Vir Chakra awardee, Sh. Mathan Singh, who was martyred in 1965 and met the family; before the Jan Samvad programme in Bapora village, Bhiwani district. The Chief Minister also met the families of Girwar Singh, who was martyred in Sri Lanka in 1989, Suraj Pal, who was martyred in 1965, Bhanwar Singh, who was martyred in 1971 and Pratap Singh, who was martyred in 2005.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the people of the country are proud of such brave sons who laid down their lives for the nation. “Haryana has been the land of brave soldiers,” he added.
“Whether it is war with China or Pakistan or fighting terrorists, these brave sons preferred to give martyrdom. Today, a strong India is being built because of the sacrifices of the brave soldiers. The people of the country should forget mutual bitterness and contribute to the development of the country,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.
Bhiwani’s railway junction is named after Mathan Singh
Rifleman Mathan Singh was martyred in the Indo-Pak war of 1965 and was awarded with the honour of Vir Chakra. Bhiwani’s railway junction is named after him. Bapora is the village of martyrs and soldiers. Former Army Chief, General VK Singh is also from Bapora village, who is currently a minister in the Central Government.
