Speaking on the occasion, Brigadier GJ Singh (retd), while appreciating this initiative, also expressed concern over the indifference towards the soldiers in two different parts of the world - India and Europe.
While both AAP MLAs Amit Rattan Kotfatta and Vijay Singla are facing corruption charges, the former has been missing in action alongside Punjab minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian as he campaigns in Bathinda.
Several district election officers in Punjab have issued orders directing the public to surrender their licensed weapons ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections or face fines or action.