"Shame On Centre": Raghav Chadha After No Guard Of Honour For Agniveer

Agniveer Amritpal Singh died in Jammu and Kashmir on October 11 when he accidentally discharged his service weapon.

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha lashed out at the Centre after an Agniveer jawan was not accorded a guard of honour during his funeral. Agniveer Amritpal Singh died in Jammu and Kashmir on October 11 when he accidentally discharged his service weapon. 

"Shame on the central government that doesn't honour martyrs. Merely taking photos and distributing sweets on Diwali doesn't suffice," Mr Chadha said.

"If we truly want to honour soldiers, they should be given a dignified farewell with full military honours after their martyrdom. If genuine respect is to be shown, pensions and compensation for their families should not be discontinued under the disguise of cost-cutting. Instead, it demands standing with their families during their moments of sorrow," he added.