Chandigarh: The three-day Military Literature Festival 2026 concluded at the Lake Club Sunday, with organisers saying more than three lakh people visited the festival over the three days.Presiding over the closing ceremony, MLF Association chairman Lt Gen TS Shergill (Retd), a 1965 war veteran, urged school and college students to consider careers in the defence forces and contribute to the country’s security.Calling youngsters “captains of their souls”, Shergill asked them not to develop a sense of victimhood in the face of difficulties, but meet challenges with courage and perseverance.“The objective of the festival is to assist our youngsters in every manner possible and encourage them towards a life of service and satisfaction. By serving the motherland, one contributes towards the safety and security of a nation,” he said.The festival featured discussions on military and geopolitical issues, with veterans and experts interacting with youngsters. Shergill said the participation of panellists had helped turn the MLF into an “incubator for thought revolution”.Organisers said more than one lakh visitors attended the festival each day. Shergill also felicitated participants at the closing ceremony.
