Indian Army represents strength of 140 cr countrymen: CM Yogi Adityanath

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that the Indian Army symbolises the strength and courage of the 140 crore people of the country. Only a strong army can realise the vision of a secure and sovereign nation.

The Chief Minister inaugurated the three-day 'Know Your Army' festival organised at Surya Khel Parisar, Lucknow. While thanking the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister for the 'Know Your Army' festival being organised outside the national capital of the country for the first time, he said, "It is a matter of pride that Lucknow-based Central Command has been selected for this ceremony."

CM Yogi formally inaugurated the festival by releasing colourful balloons into the sky. During this, the soldiers of the Sikh Regiment displayed their bravery on Punjabi tunes.

The Chief Minister visited the exhibition featuring a display of army equipment and stateof-the-art weapons. He also took information from army officials about various weapons and military equipment.

Addressing the event, the Chief Minister said that this is an opportunity for the youth of the state to know the Indian Army and recognize their bravery and valour closely.

Describing the bravery display of the Sikh Regiment as brilliant, he said that this is the ancient art of India, through which our skilled youth used to give a befitting reply to the invaders.