Patna, December 7 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has appealed to the people of the state on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day on Sunday to contribute to the Bihar State Ex-Servicemen Benevolent Fund for the welfare and rehabilitation of brave soldiers. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar offered support to the Bihar State Ex-Servicemen Benevolent Fund on this occasion and expressed his respect for the brave soldiers of the country. He said that their sacrifices are immortal. They bravely face external and internal threats to the country at the cost of their lives. For the welfare and rehabilitation of these brave soldiers, he once again appealed to the people of the state to actively contribute to the Bihar State Ex-Servicemen Benevolent Fund. He said that this cooperation will be our expression of gratitude to the brave soldiers. On this occasion, Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Additional Chief Secretary Home Department Arvind Kumar Chaudhary, Home Department Secretary Parno Kumar, Chief Minister's Secretary Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh, Director Brigadier Murginder Kumar, Colonel Santosh Kumar Tripathi, Colonel Manoj Kumar and other officers were present.