Over 500 veterans, including gallantry awardees from all three services of the Indian Armed Forces, marched at the Marine Drive

The parade is aimed at creating awareness amongst the citizens about the glorious contribution of the veterans in service to the nation

During the Armed Forces Veterans Day Parade, a Navy veteran said that the parade can be an inspiration for youth to join the armed forces

"I started this procedure, which was approved by the headquarters. This is going to be an annual feature where the parade will be led by senior veterans. The youth see how the veterans are being respected, and this can be an inspiration for the youth to join the armed forces," he added

He further said that the veterans want only three things, PMR - pension, medical assistance, and respect

"The veterans want only three things, PMR- pension, medical assistance, and respect. If the veterans are respected, then their josh will increase in the defence sector," he said