He said that the Union government has "belittled" their contribution and sacrifice of these heroes by not including their tableaus in the Republic Day parade.
He said that Punjab and Punjabis have not only contributed to the freedom movement but have also contributed immensely to the progress of the country after independence.
While, an IPS officer Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) AGTF Promod Ban and a PPS officer AIG Intelligence-1 Swarandeep Singh to be conferred with President’s Medal for Distinguished Service.