New Delhi, October 14 (Daily Kiran) : On October 14, leaders including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers Manohar Lal and Shivraj Singh, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta paid homage to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal on his birth anniversary. Khetarpal, a recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, is remembered for his extraordinary courage and military skill during the 1971 India-Pakistan War.
In a post on X, Speaker Om Birla expressed, “On the birth anniversary of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, I pay my heartfelt tribute. During the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 war, he set an indelible example of unmatched bravery and exceptional combat skills. He made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our motherland in challenging circumstances.”
Union Minister Manohar Lal also shared his thoughts on X, stating, “I pay my deep respects on the birth anniversary of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, a true son of Mother India who displayed unparalleled valor against Pakistan in the 1971 war. His unique courage, bravery, and patriotism in defending our nation will always inspire us.”
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Union Minister for Agriculture, remarked on X, “I offer my profound respects on the birth anniversary of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, a son of Mother India. His glorious saga of bravery during the 1971 war remains a source of pride for all Indians.”
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took to X to honor Khetarpal, saying, “On the birth anniversary of the immortal martyr, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, I bow deeply. His unmatched courage and supreme sacrifice during the 1971 war set an exemplary standard for protecting our motherland. His legacy of valor and patriotism will continue to inspire generations.”
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami noted on X, “On the birth anniversary of the immortal martyr and Param Vir Chakra awardee, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, I pay my deepest respects. His bravery during the 1971 India-Pakistan war continues to motivate us towards national service.”
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also shared a tribute, stating, “On the birth anniversary of the valiant Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, a symbol of unmatched courage and valor, I pay my respects. His extraordinary bravery and dedication during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 war exemplified the highest level of sacrifice for our motherland. His legacy will inspire future generations towards patriotism and national service.”
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