Dear Colleagues,
I attended an ESM rally today at Dildarpur in Ghazipur District of Eastern UP. There were 500 to 600 ESM who had come from far off places. The enthusiasm displayed by the gathering was infectious and enthusing. Everyone wholeheartedly resolved to be part of the IESM and continue with our struggle in getting justice from the government. A stream of ESM continued to throng the table where membership forms were being accepted.
The venue is some four hours drive away from Varanasi. Ghazipur incidentally is the home of the legendary Mangal Pande and Abdul Hameed, PVC. It was a great honour to be visiting this land.
Special thanks to Veterans Major SRS Singh, Hav Shrivastav, Hony Capt Sharma and Hav Gupta for sewing up the event. Capt Sharma, who came from Kanpur, despite his frail frame, has unlimited energy and is indefatigable.
On 13 February, I had addressed a Press conference at Varanasi that was well attended by the print as well as electronic media.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
