56 Field Regiment Hosts Rakshak Samvad With Veterans, Influencers in Meerut

56 Field Regiment organised ‘Rakshak Samvad’ in Meerut Cantt, bringing Army veterans and social media influencers together for discussions on national interest, responsible dialogue and mutual coordination.

The initiative provided a common platform to representatives of the Army, veterans and the digital world. The participants shared their views on issues linked to strengthening coordination and promoting responsible communication in the interest of the nation. Military veterans and social media influencers took part in the programme enthusiastically.

Welcoming the veterans and social media influencers present at the event, Colonel Naveen Kumar Sharma, Commanding Officer of 56 Field, said, “हम सभी एक परिवार हैं।” He said that stronger engagement between the Army, former servicemen and social media influencers could further enhance the collective strength of the country.

He also said that the entire nation standing united in the face of a national crisis or challenge is its greatest strength. His remarks underlined the importance of unity and coordination among different sections connected with national service and public communication.

During ‘Rakshak Samvad’, discussions were also held on the positive use of the rich military experience of veterans and the wide digital reach of social media influencers. It was noted that veterans can inspire society and the younger generation through their experience, discipline and leadership.

Those present on the occasion included State President Veteran K P Singh of the Akhil Bharatiya Bhoot Purva Sainik Vikas Parishad, Deputy Director (GS Hospital) Manoj Sisodia, Media In-charge Veteran Gajendra Singh Tomar, Veteran Ompal Singh, Veteran Chandra Singh, Veteran Sukhbir Singh, Veteran Rajendra Singh, Veteran Bishan Pal Singh Tomar, Veteran Nanak Chand, Veteran Amrish Sharma, Veteran Rajendra Singh from Hapur, Veteran Shahid Ali, Veteran Ajay Pal Singh and Babi Mittal.