Rajasthan Governor pays homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti

Jaipur, July 9 (IBNS) Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alvavisited Amar Jawan Jyoti in Jaipur to pay homage to soldiers, whose intrepid actions during the wars were epitomised by tenacity and enduring fortitude.

She laid a wreath at the majestic memorial in the presence of Lt Gen Gyan Bhushan, UYSM, AVSM,VSM GOC-in-C, South Western Command, serving officers and service veterans.

This is the first visit of the Governor to Amar Jawan Jyoti since taking over her office in May.

During the solemn ceremony she interacted with Army persons and veterans present for the occasion.

The Amar Jawan Jyoti enshrines the distinctive saga of unprecedented glory in soldiershood, symbolising sacrifice nurtured through 'blood and honour' and patriotic fervour for preservation pride.




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