A local historian and residents of Mussoorie paid tributes to the martyrs of the 1965 war with Pakistan, which ended on this date, with cease-fire, 50 years ago.
Gopal Bhardwaj, a historian, tread on roller-skates with the National Flag from Garhwal terrace to Library Bazaar on the occasion.
Earlier, residents offered floral tributes at the portrait of the late Lal Bahadur Shastri, who was the then Prime Minister and had given the slogan of ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ in the wake of the 1965 war.
While speaking on the occasion, Gopal Bhardwaj, Amir Ahmed and others said the day was being celebrated to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1965 war with Pakistan.
Bhardwaj said the war with Pakistan came at the time when India was moving gradually on the path of development after the Chinese aggression in 1962. The country was also facing an acute food shortage and it was Lal Bahadur Shastri, who instilled confidence among the people resulting in the victory in the 1965 war.
He said several former students of various day boarding schools in Mussoorie had participated in the 1965 war. They include Air Marshal Denzil Keelor, Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and Wing Commander Trevor Keelor, Vir Chakra, Vayu Sena Medal recipient and student of St George’s College.
He said his brothers Lt Col KK Bhardwaj (retd) and warrant officer Air Force, Ram Kumar Bhardwaj (retd) also served in the 1965 war at different locations.
Gopal Bhardwaj, a historian, tread on roller-skates with the National Flag from Garhwal terrace to Library Bazaar on the occasion.
Earlier, residents offered floral tributes at the portrait of the late Lal Bahadur Shastri, who was the then Prime Minister and had given the slogan of ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ in the wake of the 1965 war.
While speaking on the occasion, Gopal Bhardwaj, Amir Ahmed and others said the day was being celebrated to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1965 war with Pakistan.
Bhardwaj said the war with Pakistan came at the time when India was moving gradually on the path of development after the Chinese aggression in 1962. The country was also facing an acute food shortage and it was Lal Bahadur Shastri, who instilled confidence among the people resulting in the victory in the 1965 war.
He said several former students of various day boarding schools in Mussoorie had participated in the 1965 war. They include Air Marshal Denzil Keelor, Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and Wing Commander Trevor Keelor, Vir Chakra, Vayu Sena Medal recipient and student of St George’s College.
He said his brothers Lt Col KK Bhardwaj (retd) and warrant officer Air Force, Ram Kumar Bhardwaj (retd) also served in the 1965 war at different locations.
