V-P donates one month’s salary to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, asks MPs to contribute generously too

Speaking in the House on Monday morning, the Rajya Sabha Chairman said the Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on December 7 every year in honour of battle casualties and those who have fought to protest the borders as well as against terrorism and insurgency.

The V-P had on Sunday, in a tweet, announced that he would be donating one month’s salary to the fund. (File image)

VICE-PRESIDENT C P Radhakrishnan on Monday appealed to Rajya Sabha MPs to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, after pledging one month’s salary to the fund himself.

Speaking in the House on Monday morning, the Rajya Sabha Chairman said the Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on December 7 every year in honour of battle casualties and those who have fought to protest the borders as well as against terrorism and insurgency.

“On this day, donations are collected for Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, which are used for the welfare and rehabilitation of war widows, dependents of the battle casualties and ex-servicemen including the disabled. My humble request to all members to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. Members may also request their friends and relatives to contribute to the Fund,” he said.

The V-P had on Sunday, in a tweet, announced that he would be donating one month’s salary to the fund.

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