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Sunday, November 13, 2016

Conveying Prime Minister's appreciation to bankers in Dehradun- आर्थिक योद्धा हैं बैंक कर्मचारी -जैसे सियाचिन पर सैनिंक वैसे ही बैंक में कर्मचारी

Real heroes of the war against black money-the Banker  and honest  depositor 

They have turned into Economic warriors -salutes to them- 

Tarun Vijay  reaches out to the  banks, with school students , felicitated and thanked bankers- Unique gesture to convey Prime Minister's appreciation


Today ( 13th Nov 2016) former MP Rajya Sabha Tarun Vijay visited several banks to convey thanks and appreciation of the Prime Minister Modi and said that like Siachin soldiers, Bankers have turned into warriors ah-gainst black money. We, as citizen, thank them and salute their commitment. Many of them  have not slept last four nights and still serving people under difficult circumstances, they deserve  our gratitude and appreciation, Tarun Vijay said, who was accompanied with the students of  the famous Aryan School and educational leaders Ms Mridula, Mrs Promila Mahajan, Rakesh Chalga  and many others.  

The students of Aryan School went to each desk in the banks- Allahabad Bank, State Bank of India and IDBI bank, and gave roses with sweets to every employe. The bank employees became emotional and said that  never in their lido0fe their work has been so honestly appreciated. Thanks to the Modi-magic.

Mr Tarun Vijay said that the bankers and the common honest depositer , who is sweating it out standing in que for hours are the real heroes of the war against black money. One of the old man, whom Tarun Vijay asked how he is feeling standing in the unending que, said, "soldiers give their life for nation, we are simply giving one week , why should I complain? "













 आर्थिक योद्धा हैं बैंक कर्मचारी -जैसे सियाचिन पर सैनिंक वैसे ही बैंक में कर्मचारी  देश रक्षा कर रहे हैं
-तरुण विजय ने किया अभिनन्दन 
आर्यन स्कूल के छात्रों ने दिए गुलाब और मिठाई 

बैंकों में नया उत्साह -चार चार दिन से न सोये कर्मचारी , जनता का धन्यवाद पाकर पुलकित 

आज देश का एक नायाब प्रयोग पूर्व सांसद श्री तरुण विजय के नेतृत्व में किया गया जब उन्होंने विभिन्न बैंकों में जाकर बैंक प्रबंधकों और कर्मचारियों को गुलाब के फूल दिए , मिठाई खिलाई और प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी की ओर से हार्दिक धन्यवाद ज्ञापित किया।  उनके साथ प्रसिद्ध आर्यन स्कूल के छात्र छात्राएं और शिक्षाविद श्रीमती मृदुला एवं श्रीमती प्रमिला महाजन तथा भाजपा नेता राकेश चलगा   थे।  वे इलाहाबाद बैंक , शाखा घंटाघर गए जहाँ  प्रबंधक  जीत सिंह तथा  का अभिनन्दन  बाद वे स्टेट बैंक शाखा गए जहाँ  महाप्रबंधक श्री वर्मा सहित अस्सी कर्मचारियों को फूल  और मिठाई दी गयी।   बैंक  कर्मचारी भावुक होकर बोले -जीवन मैं ऐसा अनुभव कभी नहीं हुआ जब  जनता की ओर से  ऐसा अभिनन्दन हुआ । 

यह बैंक-योद्धा अभिनन्दन कार्यक्रम आई डी बी आई बैंक में भी हुआ जहाँ बैंक कर्मचारी और खातेदार सब एक साथ आकर बच्चों से मिले और बोले  जीवन का सुखद अनुभव है    

  श्री तरुण विजय ने कहा कि जैसे सियाचिन पर सैनिंक वैसे ही बैंक में कर्मचारीसे  एटीएम पर साधारण भारतीय नागरिक देश रक्षा कर रहे हैं।  घंटों लाइनों में लगे नागरिकों से भी  मिले   उनसे  कर अभिवादन करते हुए कहा कि आप काले धन के कारगिल युद्ध में सेनानी हैं - आप जैसे ईमानदार भारतीय कष्ट सहकर भी मोदी जी के अभियान को सफल कर रहे हैं आपको प्रणाम 

     

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Fantastic Air Show pics from Hindon. Great Air Warriors . And my article on Air Chief Marshal Raha's reception- that became memorable for a reason



















































The day i attended Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha's reception to celebrate Air Force day be-came memorable . There was a reason


It was like the entire nation was singing national anthem in chorus at Raha’s home. I saw a billion Indians coming together in those lawns.
It was a terrific moment, undoubtedly thrilling, and the excitement of singing the national anthem collectively was writ large on every face. Senior officers from all the three wings of the forces, their spouses, retired Air Marshals, Admirals and Generals stood tall in the lawns of the strongman of the skies, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, who had thrown a big reception to celebrate Air Force Day.
It was like the entire nation was singing national anthem in chorus at Raha’s home. I saw a billion Indians coming together in those lawns.
And how it began. A few minutes to six, almost everyone was taking pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, engrossed in an an intense discussion - it looked from that distance - with Air Chief Marshal Raha.
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PM Narendra Modi with Air Marshal Arjan Singh. Photo credit: PTI 
It's customary to play the national anthem when the President arrives. And at 6pm Pranab Da was ushered in and the Air Force band began playing Jana Gana Mana. Usually in such functions, guests stand in "attention" and the band plays on.
But here the difference was that the band was overwhelmed by the sounds of a thousand-plus distinguished guests, who were singing the national anthem aloud. And the most melodious voice came drifted into my ears from my left side. Three graceful women were singing as if they were in a trance. On another orbit: of patriotism and love for their nation.
Mesmerising was its impact on all of us, and my friend, Bhutan’s charming ambassador and his wife, standing with me, too were awestruck. The moment the national anthem ended, I couldn't resist and reached out to the three women to laud their rendition: "Bahut ache gaya, bahut achha. Dhanyavad," I said. They were delighted to receive the praise and said, but what's special about it? It's our national anthem and we MUST sing it. One of them was the wife of Air Marshal Bhatia and the other was Mrs Sareen, wife of another sky warrior Air Marshal Sareen (who belongs to my city, Dehradun).
I know there is nothing special or ecstatic about singing the national anthem. It's our duty and should come to us naturally. But when our own India mediapersons are seen as doubting the brave armed forces, when a leader from the opposition uses filthy words for the ruling party simply because they celebrated the Himmat and incisively sharp striking power of our boys, the national anthem sung collectively, looked to me as a fitting answer to all doubting Thomases.
Suddenly, I asked myself, why do we cherish the memories of Casablanca? A national flag and the young boy became a living anthem for his nation and its people.
I hope you remember the immortal lines:
  • Yet beautiful and bright he stood,
  • As born to rule the storm;
  • A creature of heroic blood,
  • A proud though childlike form.
  • The flames rolled on;he would not go
  • Without his Father's word;
  • That father, faint in death below,
  • His voice no longer heard
Wasn’t he a fool, who gave his life defending a piece of cloth, standing fearlessly on the docks under the shadow of his country’s national flag? Who were Captian Vikram Batras, sq leader Ahluwalia, fighter pilot Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja, and Captain Saurabh Kalia, who gave their best for a cause and their nation? And Group Captain Kambampati Nachiketa? And the legendary Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh?
The national anthem is about all this.
The Air Warriors, as we rightly call our Indian Air Force personnel, have shown extraordinary grit and humane values under very trying circumstances. The documentary shown to us clearly announced that the results would have been different if IAF was used to its full potential during the 1962 Chinese aggression. The Air Warriors have shone brilliantly during any crisis - whether it was the Pakistani attack on Pooch in 1947, or Kargil or any natural disaster like the 2005 tsunami, Kedarnath tragedy or the Kashmir floods. They saved thousands of people in the rescue operations they undertook, not caring for their lives.
The togetherness during the singing of our national anthem was a tribute too to these Air Warriors.
What was so special when our soldiers fluttered the tricolour on top of Tololing during the Kargil war? They could have simply celebrated their victory with a glass of rum and that would have completed the story. The national anthem fills our heart with a rare thrill and pride. Why? Simply because we love our nation and we like to be associated with her victories and songs of glory. We have that deep connection, that relationship with this land that makes us feel great whenever we see a soldier and hear about their valour. It's this feeling that makes us wrap the bodies of our martyrs with tricolour and salute their memory. It is this relationship that makes us trust them - unquestioningly and with respect.
This trust is broken by those who have raised questions about our bravehearts' feat.
The steely will of our Air Warriors was evident - the radiant faces of our officers and their proud spouses made it clear - we are the winners.
The national anthem at the Air Chief’s home was a song of pride, invincible spirit, accomplishment and a big Shabash to our young heroes. Thank you to our Air Force for providing us the blissful moment.


Pics by the indefatigable Phulchand Kitadikar