Soldier's valour, families' sacrifice pillars of India's safety security

Former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday exhorted people to contribute generously to the welfare of soldiers and their families on the occasion of the Armed Forces week.

Parrikar tweeted: "The valour of our soldiers & the sacrifices of their families are the pillars of our nation's safety and security. On this #ArmedForcesWeek, I urge you all to contribute generously towards the welfare of ex-servicemen & their families. Jai Hind!"

India celebrates the Armed Forces week from December 1-7.

--IANS

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