New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday attended the 'Sindoor-Army Maha-Blood Donation Yatra (Year 2)' campaign at the Base Hospital in Delhi Cantonment, hailing the bravery of Indian soldiers and emphasising the importance of supporting the armed forces.

The event, which aims to collect blood for soldiers stationed at the borders, was also attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Shinde said, "Today, a blood donation camp for the 'Sindoor Maha-Raktadan Yatra' has been set up here. This is the second year of this event. Last year, 1200 people from Jammu and Kashmir, who are wrestlers, donated blood. This time too, more than 1000 people have donated...