Shahpur MLA Kewal Singh Pathania met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss crucial issues for Himachal Pradesh, particularly for the large population of serving and retired Army personnel in the Shahpur constituency. He emphasized the need for a War Memorial for Subedar Pawan Singh Jarial, the first martyr in Operation Sindoor, and called for enhanced facilities for ex-servicemen, including a dedicated ECHS Polyclinic and CSD Canteen, for which financial clearance is pending. Singh assured that genuine demands would be considered, highlighting the government’s commitment to supporting the defense community and addressing their needs effectively.