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Military families symbolise nation's strength and glorious tradition: CM Yogi

Lucknow, Nov 14 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the 'Ex-Servicemen Reunion Ceremony' to be held in Meerut, the land of revolution, on Saturday.
Ahead of the event, the Chief Minister shared a message on social media platform X, expressing gratitude to ex-servicemen and their families for their contribution to the nation.
"This occasion will provide an opportunity to express gratitude to the 5.19 lakh ex-servicemen of the state and their families. This vast military family, comprising nearly 15 to 20 lakh people, is a symbol of the nation's strength and glorious tradition," he wrote.
The Chief Minister said that of the nearly 60,000 personnel retiring from the armed forces every year, around 10,000 to 12,000 belong to Uttar Pradesh, reflecting the state's significant contribution to national defence.
He said that for decades, previous governments had kept the 'One Rank, One Pension' scheme pending and had failed to make the honour of soldiers and the welfare of martyrs' families a priority. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, however, the country is now giving the highest priority to the honour, welfare and empowerment of its soldiers.
Highlighting Uttar Pradesh's growing role in the defence sector, Yogi said that from the valour displayed by the Indian Armed Forces during 'Operation Sindoor' to the development of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor and BrahMos missile manufacturing in Lucknow, the state is emerging as an important centre of defence self-reliance.
He also highlighted several initiatives taken by the double-engine government for the welfare of soldiers and their families. These include ex-gratia assistance of Rs 50 lakh to the families of martyrs, government jobs for one dependent of each martyr, 20 per cent reservation for Agniveers in the UP Police and five per cent reservation in Group B posts.
The Chief Minister further stated that employment has been provided to more than 31,700 ex-servicemen in the state.
Reiterating his government's commitment, Yogi said that honouring soldiers, extending support to the families of martyrs and ensuring the welfare of ex-servicemen were not merely government responsibilities but a national commitment.
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