Addressing the Armed Forces Veterans’ Day celebrations at Air Force Station Kanpur, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, “Today is Veteran’s Day. Even today when I am present among you all, I feel the gratitude that the citizens of this country have towards their soldiers. Every citizen of this country, no matter which region he/she belongs to has a special affection towards our soldiers. Therefore, today on the occasion of Veteran’s Day, on behalf of a grateful nation, I salute all our ex-servicemen for their service to the country.”