Be a leader not a follower, says Kargil war veteran

 Chandigarh, October 13, 2103-India’s first blade runner, who has been an inspiration and motivation to scores of people, believes that if someone goes through amputation and lives the life fullest then that person is stronger than someone who has both the legs. The Kargil war veteran, Major DP Singh, who was at Panjab University  for an inspirational speech, urged the students to take the healthy way of living life.
The retired Major from the Dogra Regiment lost his right leg during the Kargil war in 1999. “I believe that if someone has to suffer any problem in the life, then he should think that the God has chosen him for the challenge and he should bravely accept it,” he said. Singh to keep himself fit after the amputation started running, which turned into one of his strengths that inspired many.
“I want to spread a message that this is not the end, but the beginning of another chapter of life,” he said. Singh, during his lecture at PU, also shared his journey from declared martyr to India's first blade runner. He emphasised on bringing technology to the better use of mankind by giving his example. He quoted “be a leader not a follower” and stated that getting out of the comfort zone and following passion in life was most important.
Singh wants to mobilise the youth of India towards a better and healthy country.