Patna: Ex-servicemen of Bihar accorded an emotional farewell to Major General Vikas Bhardwaj, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Jharkhand and Bihar Sub Area, at a function held at Danapur Cantonment on Wednesday.
Retired defence personnel gathered to honour Major General Bhardwaj for his distinguished tenure and contributions to the welfare of veterans, serving personnel and war widows. Speakers recalled several welfare initiatives undertaken during his tenure, noting that his efforts brought renewed recognition and dignity to the armed forces community in the sub area.
Col Om Prakash said Col V K Singh presented Major General Bhardwaj with a statue of Lord Buddha as a token of respect and gratitude. In his address, Major General Bhardwaj lauded the officers and jawans of the Bihar Regiment for their bravery and exemplary fighting prowess.
He also appreciated the Bihar govt’s initiative of recruiting around 17,000 ex-servicemen and defence personnel into state govt services, describing it as a commendable step towards their rehabilitation.
A senior journalist with The Times of India, Patna edition, writi...
Read MoreA senior journalist with The Times of India, Patna edition, writing since 1986,
bringing over three decades of dedicated reporting experience. He has
extensively covered the Indian Railways, higher education, defence,
particularly the Indian Army, and rail-related crimes. Beyond these core beats,
he has also reported on key issues related to social developments and reforms.
Whether unpacking a railway budget, examining university reforms or profiling
soldiers on the frontline, remains his main focus of the news reporting.
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