In Maharashtra, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said,  the contribution of veterans in their Defence service tenure is unforgettable and it has kept the glorious history and tradition of this country intact. He was addressing the 9th Armed Forces Veteran’s Day celebrations at HQ Maintenance Command of Indian Air Force at Vayusena Nagar in Nagpur today.

While stressing the need for India’s self-reliance in the defence sector, Gadkari also underlined the importance of all three defence forces for establishing world peace and non-violence.