Dear Soldier, Thank You for Keeping Religion Out of the Forces

I, Shubh Naik of standard 10, wish you a very happy Republic Day.

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Dear soldier,

You have been the most inspiring leader for a 16-year-old teenager! Your hard work, your dedication and especially your sacrifices. Your work just cannot be expressed in words.

You are the real son/daughter whose goal is just to serve the nation. Today on our 70th Republic Day, I, Shubh Naik of standard 10, wish you a very happy Republic Day. We, the young generation, pledge that we will never let your sacrifices go down.

You are avenging each drop of blood spilled in the wars before. The surgical strike by you is something no one else could have dared to do. You are the new India. Your love for the nation is immeasurable.

To everyone there at the border, I fold my hands before you with due respect and pledge to never let your hard work go wasted.

I really hope you are furnished with all the latest arms. I can't imagine how you live your life at the border. I hope our netas really pay attention to your needs and improve your condition. And not drag you in for their political benefits. I hope they really leave the armed forces out of politics.

I really honour the way you keep religion behind. You show us the real meaning of brotherhood. I hope every citizen understands the meaning of unity and diversity. Bharat Mata Ki Jai!