Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid glowing tributes to Indian National Army (INA) veteran Major Ishwar Lal Singh at a memorial service held in New Delhi yesterday. <br />''<br />''After laying a wreath, at the urn containing the ashes of Major Ishwar Lal Singh, Mr. Singh fondly recalled his meeting with the INA veteran about three years ago in Singapore. He said that  India will not forget the sacrifices made by the soldiers of the Indian National Army and its leader  Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.<br />''<br />''The Minister added that Netaji was the epitome of values and ideals and he fought for values and never compromised on the ideals of freedom. Mr. Singh also said that contrary to perception Netaji had great respect for Mahatma Gandhi and he took lead in terming him as the Father of the Nation.  <br />''<br />''Major Ishwar Lall Singh, a 92-year-old Singaporean veteran of the Indian National Army served under the leadership of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. He passed away on the 5th of August. <br />''<br />''<br />''<br />