– AP Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
Vijayawada, December 06: On the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day being celebrated on December 7, Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, in a message appealed to the people of Andhra Pradesh, to contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund generously by proudly displaying the Flags.
Governor Harichandan said the Armed Forces Flag Day is an occasion to recollect with gratitude and pride the Heroism and Sacrifice made by the members of our Armed Forces both in war and peace and the Nation is proud of their patriotism, courage and spirit of unflinching sacrifice displayed by them both during war and peace.
On this day, the nation expresses its gratitude and appreciation by contributing to the ‘Armed Forces Flag Day Fund’ to honour the brave and the martyrs for their supreme sacrifice as well as salute the valiant soldiers, sailors and airmen, both serving and veterans, said the Governor. Governor Harichandan also said that the fund will be utilised to alleviate the distress among the Ex-Servicemen, Widows of Ex-Servicemen and their families living in Andhra Pradesh State, in addition to provision of amenities to the serving personnel and their families and to make these programmes meaningful, it requires generous and voluntary participation and magnanimous support from one and all.