Governor celebrates Diwali with soldiers on India-China border

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig. (retd) Dr B D Mishra Thursday celebrated Diwali with the soldiers of Indian Army and Indo Tibetan Border Police here, in Anjaw district along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)

Addressing the armed personnel, the Governor, who was posted in the Western Sector in the 1962 War, complimented the troops for their devotion to duty and patriotism and their grit and élan.

He said that it is because of the brave soldiers standing on the borders, that the security of the country's daughters is guaranteed, the honour of the sisters is upheld, 'Sindoor' of the wives are protected and the safety of the lads in the lap of their mother is assured, a Raj Bhawan communiqué informed here on Friday.

"I salute your spirit of sacrifice and nationalism," he said.

Mishra added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi highly appreciates the importance of the armed forces and is taking all necessary steps to equip the Indian Armed Forces with latest arms and equipment and is all determined to make India self-sufficient in the defence sector.

He said that the Indian Armed Forces are one of the best in the world.

Paying tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1962 Sino-India War, the governor said that those brave soldiers had 'sacrificed their today for our tomorrow'.

Delighted to be with the soldiers on the festive occasion of Deepawali, the governor as a token of his love for troops made a contribution for a 'Bara Khana' for the Brigade Troops at Walong. He also attended a High Tea with the soldiers at Walong Garrison on the occasion.

Earlier, arriving at Walong, the Governor laid floral tribute at the Walong War Memorial.

Brig Sanjive Sokinda, the Brigade Commander of 82 Mountain Brigade, briefed the governor about the Walong Battle of 1962 and apprised about the troops logistic and operational preparedness, the communiqué added.

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