Vice-President Visits Sainya Sampark Mela in Deoghar, Jharkhand

The Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, visited the Sainya Sampark Mela – Sadaiv Aapke Saath in Deoghar, Jharkhand, today. The Mela was organised by the Indian Army in collaboration with the Deoghar District Administration to provide welfare services and grievance redressal facilities to ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and their dependents across the Santhal Pargana region.

Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President paid tribute to the veterans and Veer Naris for their invaluable sacrifices and contributions to the Nation. Describing veterans as an important national resource, he said that their experience could guide the youth and their leadership could contribute significantly to nation-building. Saluting the Veer Naris, he observed that behind every soldier serving at the border stands a family that shares the sacrifices and responsibilities of military service. He emphasised that the Nation could never forget the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families.

The Vice-President congratulated the Indian Army and the Deoghar District Administration for organising the initiative and appreciated the efforts of Member of Parliament Dr. Nishikant Dubey. He also thanked the participating institutions and agencies for their contributions towards the welfare of the Armed Forces community.(UPDATED ON 10TH OCT 2026)