Raju Bista , Gorkha MP , Darjeeling paid his deepest respects to Havaldar Satpal Rai ji at Bengdubi, Military Base in Bagdogra.
From FB post of Raju Bista , Gorkha MP , Darjeeling. On behalf of the grateful nation, the people from Darjeeling hills, Terai, Dooars and Gorkhas from across India, today I paid my deepest respects to Havaldar Satpal Rai ji at Bengdubi, Military Base in Bagdogra. Living up to the finest traditions of the Indian Army and Gorkha Paltan, Hav Satpal Rai of 5/11 Gorkha Rifles served our nation for the past 21-years and unto his last breath. He was a very highly regarded soldier and someone very close to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat ji. I have been informed that Hav Rai had wanted to retire, however Gen Rawat had told him to wait so that they could retire together. It was perhaps fated that two brave warriors were together till their last. The role and contributions of Gorkhas towards our nation building is unparalleled. There has not been a single year since Independence, when a Gorkha soldier like Satpal Rai ji did not sacrifice for our nation. I pay my respects to him and his family, especi...