Visits Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum and Defence Services Welfare Office, listens to concerns of ex-servicemen, widows, and their dependents
Punjab Newsline, Ludhiana/Chandigarh February 18-
Punjab’s cabinet minister, Mohinder Bhagat, stated on Tuesday that the welfare of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, widows and their dependents is a top priority of the state government.
During his visit to the Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum and the Defence Services Welfare Office, accompanied by Ludhiana North MLA Madan Lal Bagga, the Minister Bhagat listened to their concerns and expressed his department’s commitment to addressing their genuine needs. He emphasized that the nation will always be indebted to these brave individuals whose sacrifices secured independence.
He added that 13% vacancies have been reserved for the ESM in Group A, B, C & D posts in Punjab. He also directed the officials to ensure issues of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen and widows must be heard properly whenever they visit the government offices.