This is how we treat our National Heroes

We pay the kith and kin a pension which is outstanding by any comparison –

1. Rs 1500 to the one who is awarded Param Vir Chakra

2. Rs 1400 to the one who is awarded Ashok Chakra

3. Rs 1200 to the one who is awarded the Maha Vir Chakra

4. Rs 1050 to the one who is awarded the Kirti Chakra

5. Rs 850 to the one who is awarded the Vir Chakra

When the awards are disbursed on 26^th January, not even a single person on the dias along with the President was seen applauding the Gallant warriors when the citation was read, leave apart saluting them for their selfless efforts.

Manish Saini