In a bid to counter the criticism against the army's role in Kashmir, where it is countering terrorists, a rally will be held here on July 24.
'Walk for Indian Armed Forces' will be organised by 'India First' - a platform backed by a section of BJP leaders and Sangh Parivar and people from all walks of life, including former officers and intellectuals will participate in it.
Senior state BJP leader Krishanu Mitra said he will take part in the program. "I will join the program as an individual and citizen of this country. We all should stand in support of our armed forces," he said.
Recently a section of Left wing organizations and APDR had organized a rally in Kolkata condemning the killing of Burhan Wani, the regional commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen, in Kashmir and the protesters who were killed during clashes in that state.
Slogans demanding repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Kashmir and the Valley's 'azadi' (freedom) were raised in a protest rally held last week.
