A press release informs that expressing happiness over the various activities being carried out by the Rajya Sainik Board, the emphasized that ex-servicemen are like serving soldiers except that they are no more wearing uniform but continue to serve the Nation as they were doing when they were in service.
He urged all ex-servicemen to come forward and join hands in fighting against the enemy facing Sikkim - drugs. He said that the ex-servicemen should motivate the younger generations in their respective areas to make Sikkim a Drugs-Free State.
Col Bhutia briefed the CM on recruitment activities in the State for the year 2013, a year when Sikkim recorded the largest number of recruitments in the armed forces. The total tally comes to about 800-plus, the release informs.
The CM handed over Rs 50,000 to the Rajya Sainik Board Secretary as Armed Forces Flag Day contribution and conveyed his respect and sincere tribute to the veterans and their families.
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