BJP leaders offer special prayers for Indian armed forces
BJP national executive committee member Somu Veerraju was the chief guest on the occasion. BJP State leaders Bhanu Prakash Reddy, Kola Anand, Muni Subramanyam and other leaders were also present. The party members prayed for the blessings of Lord Hanuman to the personnel of the three forces – Army, Navy and Air Force – in the fight against terrorists in Pakistan.
According to the BJP leaders, Lord Hanuman is synonymous with victory and an ideal spirit to grant all Indians the necessary strength and courage to remain safe in the present situation.
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