The forgotten Indians who fought WWI for the Raj

[Hindustani78]

The Chairman, Railway Board, Shri Ashwani Lohani receiving the prestigious award “Order of the British Empire-1946” of Shri Fateh Chand Badhwar (first Indian Chairman of Railway Board in 1951-1954) donated by the family members to the National Rail Museum for public display, at a function, in New Delhi on October 25, 2018. The Secretary, Railway Board, Shri Ranjanesh Sahai is also seen.

The Chairman, Railway Board, Shri Ashwani Lohani receiving the prestigious award “Padma Bhushan – 1955” of Shri Fateh Chand Badhwar (first Indian Chairman of Railway Board in 1951-1954) donated by the family members to the National Rail Museum for public display, at a function, in New Delhi on October 25, 2018. The Secretary, Railway Board, Shri Ranjanesh Sahai is also seen.

 

[Hindustani78]

Proud of yourself in fighting for another's war?

Indian Nation is fighting invaders since centuries. Samrat Ashoka have you heard the name ?

Asoka's edicts are to be found scattered in more than thirty places throughout India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Most of them are written in Brahmi script from which all Indian scripts.

The language used in the edicts found in the eastern part of the sub-continent is a type of Magadhi, probably the official language of Asoka's court. The language used in the edicts found in the western part of India is closer to Sanskrit although one bilingual edict in Afghanistan is written in Aramaic and Greek.

Averaging between forty and fifty feet in height, and weighing up to fifty tons each, all the pillars were quarried at Chunar, just south of Varanasi and dragged, sometimes hundreds of miles, to where they were erected. Each pillar was originally capped by a capital, sometimes a roaring lion, a noble bull or a spirited horse, and the few capitals that survive are widely recognized as masterpieces of Indian art. Both the pillars and the capitals exhibit a remarkable mirror-like polish that has survived despite centuries of exposure to the elements. The location of the rock edicts is governed by the availability of suitable rocks, but the edicts on pillars are all to be found in very specific places. Some, like the Lumbini pillar, mark the Buddha's birthplace, while its inscriptions commemorate Asoka's pilgrimage to that place. Others are to be found in or near important population centres so that their edicts could be read by as many people as possible.

Vice President's Secretariat
10-November, 2018 10:37 IST
India is a voice for peace and non-violence: Vice President

Connect actively with your roots; participate in India’s developmental process: Vice President tells Diaspora in Paris Progress can be achieved only through dialogue and understanding; Addresses Indian Community Reception

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that India has always been a voice for peace and non violence from time immemorial. He was addressing the Indian Diaspora at UNSECO in Paris, France, yesterday. The Ambassador of India, Shri Veniay Mohan Kwatra and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Saying that peace is the only pre-requisite for progress, the Vice President said that in an inter-dependent world, progress can be achieved only through dialogue and understanding.

The Vice President lauded the contributions of the Diaspora in the fields of science and technology, industry, agriculture, art, culture, governance or politics, their strong contributions and successes are as much a matter of pride for France, the country of their settlement, as they are for India, the country of their origin.

Saying that India is proud of the achievements of Indian Diaspora, the Vice President said that interacting with Indian Diaspora was like conversing within a growing but close-knit family. Persons of Indian origin and Indians abroad have excelled in many areas of French public life, with many as members in the French Parliament as well as in the European Parliament, he added.

Reminding the gathering about long and mutually enriching association with the French, the Vice President said that Rabindranath Tagore’s intellectual influence was known to have touched several French thinkers. Indian luminaries like Madame Bhikaji Cama and JRD Tata, who were significant figures in India’s pre-independence history, too had strong links with France, he added.

Saying that bold reforms agenda of the Government is transforming the academic landscape of our country, the Vice President said that the story of India is an unfolding and a promising one. This is at a time when the rest of the world, including parts of this region, is experiencing a slowdown, he said.

He said that the introduction of Goods and Service Tax was a major step to have seamless and efficient national market and added that it would make it easier for businesses to establish and grow in India.

Shri Naidu invited the members of Indian Diaspora to take active participation in the creation of New India. He asked them to make use of the time and suitable opportunities for investment and innovation in India. It is also an important time to connect actively with your roots, he added.

The Vice President also talked about the joint efforts of India and France to promote the use of clean energy by way of International Solar Alliance. He further said that India-France development partnership brought mutual rewards to both of our economies, especially in the field of smart urbanization and transportation.

Earlier the Vice President interacted with Director General of UNESCO Ms. Audrey Azoulay and apprised her about India’s efforts to achieve the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development, especially in all the fields including education. They also discussed matters such as usage of information and communication technologies to improve access to education, enhancing the quality of teaching-learning process and teacher development programmes, strengthening educational planning and management, and improving monitoring systems.

The Vice President is in Paris, France to attend the centenary year of end of First World War. He will also be participating at a global event at Arc d’ Trionphe in which he will pay homage to the martyrs of World War I.

He will also inaugurate the Indian Armed Forces Memorial at Villers Guislain as a tribute to several thousands of Indian soldiers whose gallantry and dedication have earned worldwide recognition.

Shri Naidu’s visit France assumes significance as India and France are celebrating two decades of strategic partnership this year.



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The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu emplanes for France from New Delhi on November 09, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu being received by the Ambassador of Republic of India to France, Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra and others, on his arrival, in Paris, France on November 09, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu being received by the Ambassador of Republic of India to France, Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra and others, on his arrival, in Paris, France on November 09, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu being received by the Director General of UNESCO, Ms. Audrey Azoulay, on their arrival, at the Hqrs. of UNESCO, in Paris, France on November 09, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu with the Director General of UNESCO, Ms. Audrey Azoulay, on his visit to the Hqrs. of UNESCO, in Paris, France on November 09, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu interacting with the Director General of UNESCO, Ms. Audrey Azoulay, on his visit to the Hqrs. of UNESCO, in Paris, France on November 09, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu at the Indian Community Reception, in Paris, France on November 09, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing the Indian Community Reception, in Paris, France on November 09, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing the Indian Community Reception, in Paris, France on November 09, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu with a group of Indian Community People, at the Indian Community Reception, in Paris, France on November 09, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu with a group of Indian Community People, at the Indian Community Reception, in Paris, France on November 09, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu with a group of Indian Community People, at the Indian Community Reception, in Paris, France on November 09, 2018.

 

[Hindustani78]

Vice President's Secretariat
10-November, 2018 19:29 IST
The war memorial is a testimony to the valour and sacrifice of Indian soldiers: Vice President

India shares a bond of sacrifice that joins us to French soil and society, says Shri Naidu Vice President inaugurates Indian War Memorial at Villers Guislain in France

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the First World War Memorial constructed by the Government of India at the town of Villers Guislain in France today. Shri Naidu laid wreath and paid homage to the Indian soldiers who fought selflessly and heroically during World War 1 and made the supreme sacrifice. The Mayor of Villers Guislain, Mr. Gerard Allart, the Ambassador of India to France, Mr Vinay Kwatra, Members of the Indian Community and others were present at the venue.

This is the first such memorial built by the government of India in France and the historic occasion was witnessed by the representatives of Indian French armed forces and locals amidst severe rain.

Later the Vice President addressed the gathering at Mayor’s office and said that the Indian memorial in Villers-Guislain would stand tall as a towering manifestation of our continuous efforts to express solidarity with France in remembering the martyrs of the First World War.

The Mayor of Villers Guislain, Mr. Gerard Allart, Ambassador of India to France, Mr Vinay Kwatra, Members of the Indian Community and others were present at the venue to witness the moment meant to recognise and recollect the extra ordinary bravery of Indian soldiers.

It was almost 100 years back on this same soil that the Indian Cavalry comprising of the Deccan Horse, Hodson’s Horse, Poona Horse, Central India Horse and 18 Cavalry had charged at German positions during the Battle.

The Vice President said that said that the memorial in Villers-Guislain would stand tall as a towering manifestation of India's continuous efforts to express solidarity with France in remembering the martyrs of the First World War.

He termed it as a testimony to the valour of the Indian soldiers and the duty they stood for, leaving behind their kith and kin, even though it was not a war that India was involved with directly, they fought for human liberty and freedom. Their contributions can never be forgotten.

Shri Naidu said that the valour of the Indian soldiers and the duty they stood for, leaving behind their kith and kin, is a memory that can never be erased. They fought for human liberty and freedom, even though it was not a war that India was involved with directly.

The sons and daughters of India have always stood on the side of righteousness even when confronting the toughest adversities and have fought gallantly and laid down their lives to uphold and promote these cherished ideals, in the far-flung corners of the world.

Nearly 1.3 Million Indian soldiers fought with valour and distinction during World War I. A designated Indian Expeditionary Force ‘A’, the Indian Corps that served in France and Belgium from Sep 1914 consisted of two Infantry and two Cavalry Divisions. Nearly 1,40,000 Indian Soldiers took part in World War 1 in France and Belgium. 9300 of them made supreme sacrifice and are buried in 168 cemeteries in France and Belgium.

The Battle of Cambrai was fought on this very piece of land that you are standing upon today from the morning of November 20, 1917 till December 4, 1917. Over 40,000 soldiers had died during that battle, including many Indians.

The land in Villers-Guislain was donated by the French government to the Government of India for constructing a memorial recognising the sacrifices of Indian soldiers during during the Battle of Cambrai in 1917.

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The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurating the Indian War Memorial, at Villers Guislain, in France November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurates the Indian War Memorial, at Villers Guislain, in France November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu at the inauguration of the Indian War Memorial, at Villers Guislain, in France November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu at the inauguration of the Indian War Memorial, at Villers Guislain, in France November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu signing the visitors’ book, at the inauguration of the Indian War Memorial, at Villers Guislain, in France November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu visiting an exhibition, at the inauguration of the Indian War Memorial, at Villers Guislain, in France November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu visiting an exhibition, at the inauguration of the Indian War Memorial, at Villers Guislain, in France November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu visiting an exhibition, at the inauguration of the Indian War Memorial, at Villers Guislain, in France November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu visiting an exhibition, at the inauguration of the Indian War Memorial, at Villers Guislain, in France November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing at the inauguration of the Indian War Memorial, at Villers Guislain, in France November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing at the inauguration of the Indian War Memorial, at Villers Guislain, in France November 10, 2018.

 

[ohmrlobalobayeh]

Ya boast about shedding blood for the Raj, while holding memorials for Bose Netaji, an Axi collaborator.

Just like what a prostitute does.

 

[Hindustani78]

Prime Minister's Office
11-November, 2018 09:51 IST
PM pays tributes to Indian soldiers who fought in First World War

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has paid tributes to the Indian soldiers who fought in the First World War.

"Today, as we mark one hundred years since the end of the horrific First World War, we reiterate our commitment towards world peace and pledge to work to further an atmosphere of harmony and brotherhood so that the trail of death and destruction caused by wars does not occur.

India remembers our brave soldiers who fought in WW-1. This was a war in which India was not directly involved yet our soldiers fought world over, just for the cause of peace.

I have had the honour of paying tributes at the Neuve-Chapelle Memorial in France and at the memorial in Israel's Haifa, places associated with India's role in the First World War. When PM Benjamin Netanyahu came to India, we paid tributes at the Teen Murti-Haifa Chowk", the Prime Minister said.

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The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu meeting the President of France, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, at the banquet hosted by the President of France, in Paris, France on November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu meeting the President of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump, at the banquet hosted by the President of France, in Paris, France on November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu meeting the President of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump, at the banquet hosted by the President of France, in Paris, France on November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu meeting the German Chancellor, Dr. Angela Merkel, at the banquet hosted by the President of France, in Paris, France on November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu meeting the President of Kenya, Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta, at the banquet hosted by the President of France, in Paris, France on November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu meeting the President of Turkey, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the banquet hosted by the President of France, in Paris, France on November 10, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu at the banquet hosted by the President of France, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, in Paris, France on November 10, 2018.

 

[Sheikh Rauf]

india is name given by british so which indian you talking about ... even Hindustan didnt have boundries it was all combined depends on seprate states few of them were hindu and mostly were muslims who had army ... and indian can never stay united if one big war broke up. Muslim sikh and hindu served in british army muslim got the state hindu have india and sikh still waiting it to happen.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

I don't think this is something to be proud of. Our soldiers were sold off by the powerful for political gain which only benefited them but not us.

Don’t worry bro.. bengalis werent even recruited in the British military

 

[Hindustani78]

Vice President's Secretariat
12-November, 2018 18:52 IST
Multilateralism has emerged as the most effective modality for decision-making and conflict resolution: Vice President

India has always believed in the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ which means the World is one family- collective endeavor for collective benefit; Thousands of brave Indian soldiers had sacrificed their lives 100 years ago fighting for the cause of righteousness and in the interest of peace, human liberty and freedom; Vice President Unveils the Indian War Memorial in Villers-Guislain, France Participates in the Global Peace Forum and high level panel discussion titled ‘Dialogue of Continents on Global Governance’ focusing on global governance challenges, Meets world leaders and addresses the Indian Diaspora

The Vice President of India, Shri. M. Venkaiah Naidu represented India on the occasion of the centenary of the conclusion of the protracted First World War in Paris, France. The event commemorated the sacrifices of thousands of brave Indian soldiers who had fought gallantly in the world war.

About 14 lakh Indian soldiers fought with valor and distinction during the World War I on numerous battle fields: In France and Belgium, Aden, Arabia, East and West Africa, Galli Poli in Turkey, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Palestine, Persia, Russia, China and Salonika in Greece. About 74,000 Indians were killed in this war. About 1.40 lakh Indian soldiers took part in the battle theater in France and Belgium where 9300 brave Indian soldiers gave up their lives in this battle field alone fighting on the side of righteousness that India has always stood for.

The Vice President unveiled the Indian War Memorial in Villers-Guislain, a town about 200 kms from Paris, commemorating the difficult battles fought by Indian soldiers of whom over 40,000 died during the battle of Cambrai. Indian Cavalry comprising of the Deccan Horse, Hadson’s Horse, Puna Horse, Central India Horse and 18 Cavalry had charged at German positions during this battle in territories and harsh hostile climate. The initiative taken by the French government to organize various events including a 3 day global peace forum served as a painful reminder of the battles of the last century and the current threats to peace and harmony in the current world.

The Vice President expressed hope that these events would serve as occasions to draw appropriate lessons from the context and the consequences of the World War I and would remind the world leaders of the need to collectively address the challenges confronting humanity today. He added that the present day’s inescapable reality is that we are living in an increasingly interdependent world. Shri Naidu observed that geographical boundaries were becoming less and less relevant as the destinies of the citizens across the world are increasingly getting inter linked. He opined that multilateralism has emerged as the most effective modality for decision-making and conflict resolution.

The Paris Peace Forum meet provided an opportunity for about 70 global leaders to look at the challenges to the multilateralism and work in unison to prevent any disaster hitting mankind in the form of growing protectionism.

The Vice President participated in a high level panel discussion titled ‘Dialogue of Continents on Global Governance’ focusing on issues of multilateralism, international institutions and global governance challenges and the means to craft sustainable peace. He reminded fellow leaders that thousands of brave Indian soldiers had sacrificed their lives 100 years ago fighting for the cause of righteousness and in the interest of peace, human liberty and freedom.

Citing that India has always believed in the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ which means the World is one family, the Vice President asserted that there was a certain need to guide the world on the path of collective endeavor for collective benefit. He asserted that there is a certain need for the world to ensure effective multilateralism that brings all the nations on a common platform to explore common solutions for challenges faced by humanity. “We need united efforts of the world to deal with global development priorities such as eradication of poverty, providing education, health care, employment and gender parity”, he said.

The Vice President also highlighted terrorism and climate change as the major challenges being faced by the humanity and the need for collective efforts to address these issues. He told the fellow leaders who attended the Paris events that India would always be willing to play its role in improving the lot of mankind across the territories.

The Vice President met leaders like the US President, Mr. Donald Trump, the Russian President, Mr. Vladimir Putin, the German Chancellor, Ms. Angela Merkel and the French President, Mr. Emmanuel Macron. All of them praised the development efforts and the successes being registered by India in its quest for contributing to the progress of humanity. Shri Naidu also met Ms. Audrey Azoulay, the Director General UNESCO and held discussions on how UNESCO can be further reformed to fulfill its essential mandate related to education, science and culture. He also addressed the Indian Diaspora.



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[Tshering22]

they are disgrace i would never fight for those who occupied my land
why should i die for fat *** queen who dosnt gives a single shit about me or my people?

That I totally agree, my friend.

I share the same sentiment. Only those who have some leftover residue of colonial sentiments of the "gora sahibs" and their descendants respect these puppets.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
17-November, 2018 18:08 IST
Wreath laying ceremony by cavalry officers’

Association at Teen Murti Memorial



A wreath laying ceremony was organised today at the Teen Murti Memorial by the Cavalry Officers’ Association, to honour the sacrifices, valour, and splendid contribution of the Indian Cavalry since World War I. The Indian Cavalry has a long and awe-inspiring history of valour and sacrifice.



Teen Murti memorial was instituted in the memory of the cavalry officers, non commissioned officers and men of the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade composed of cavalry regiments from the Indian states of Hyderabad, Mysore and Jodhpur, with detachments from Bhavnagar, Kashmir and Kathiawar who were martyred in the Great War of 1914-1919, in the Sinai, Palestine and Syria. The Armoured Corps, a successor and inheritor of the cavalry traditions has proven to be the spear of the Indian military might with its mighty T-72, Arjun and T-90 tanks.



The memorial service was a solemn ceremony of poise and grace wherein wreaths were placed by serving and retired officers of the cavalry fraternity.



Lt Gen Amit Sharma (Retd), President COA, highlighted the great contribution of the Indian Armoured Corps, in protecting the nation’s sovereignty. This is aptly reflected by the ‘Gallantry Awards’ earned by the Corps since independence, which include two Param Vir Chakras, 16 Mahavir Chakras, Three Kirti Chakras, 57 Vir Chakras and 26 Shaurya Chakras.

Col Chiranjeet Konwer

for PRO (Army)


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