Gen Zorawar Singh was India’s greatest military strategist: LG
Jammu, Dec 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tributes to General Zorawar Singh, saying that he was India’s greatest commander and military strategist.
“General Zorawar Singh’s vision inspired generations by igniting passion, guiding people toward a shared vision, courage, purpose and commitment to bigger ideals,” LG Sinha said, addressing a commemorative event in Jammu.
He spoke on General Zorawar Singh’s monumental military campaigns in Ladakh, Baltistan, Gilgit, and Skardu, and highlighted his pivotal role in the expansion of the Dogra empire.
The LG called upon the youth and all sections of society to follow the message of General Zorawar Singh for moral clarity, unwavering conviction to shape a better future, and to empower the marginalised.
“Let us dedicate ourselves to changing lives, guiding and supporting youth, and building a more just and peaceful society,” he said.
LG Sinha reiterated that the Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was committed to honouring the contributions of General Zorawar Singh.
“To honour his legacy, the Government of India has named an advanced indigenous light tank after General Zorawar Singh Ji. The General Zorawar Singh Chair has also been established at the University of Jammu. Dedicated efforts are also being made to encourage new generations to study his unparalleled military campaigns and vision for societal organisation,” he said.
Member of Legislative Assembly from Bahu, Vikram Randhawa; Chairman, General Zorawar Singh Memorial Education and Charitable Trust, Devinder Singh Kaluria, and trustees Riya Kaluria and Diksha Kaluria; President, J&K Ex-Services League, Lt Gen (Retd) R K Sharma; Principal Secretary Culture, Brij Mohan Sharma, prominent citizens, and people from different walks of life were also present on the occasion.
Major General (Retd) Goverdhan Singh Jamwal; President, Gandhi Global Family, J&K, Padma Shri S P Varma; Col (Retd) Karan Singh, President Dogra Sadar Sabha; ex-servicemen, and senior officials of the Army, Police, and civil administration were also present on the occasion.
