Arunachal: Governor addresses Sainik Sammelan in Chongkham
Arunachal Governor B.D. Mishra addressed a special Sainik Sammelan at 20 Madras Army Camp, Chongkham, Namsai.
Namsai
The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) addressed a special Sainik Sammelan at 20 MADRAS Army Camp, Chongkham, Namsai District on 11thSeptember 2018. The Governor felicitated the officers and personnel of the Unit on the occasion for the yeoman service towards local people in the past few months, particularly during two successive fire accidents.
The Governor, who was commissioned to Madras Regiment in 1961 and commanded a unit of the Regiment in his illustrated army career, emphasized on discipline and honour of the Regiment. He advised them to live up to the motto of the MADRAS Regiment, i.e. “It is glory to die doing one’s duty”. Be prepare to lay down you life for the Nation and honour of your Battalion, the Governor said.
Recalling his association with Madras Regiment, the Governor advised them to use the mind and reasoning in the face of any adversaries. Our troops must know how to overcome any challenges and be exemplary and ideal soldiers, the Governor said. While stressing on physical fitness, honing of firing skill and mastering of field craft, which are the battle winning factors, the Governor, exhorted the soldiers to guard the nation at all cost.
Later, The Governor interacted with the Jawans over a high tea and wished them a happy tenure in Arunachal Pradesh.
First Lady of the State, Smt Neelam Misra, Deputy Commissioner Namsai Dr. Tapasya Raghav, Deputy Commissioner Lohit Shri karma Leki, Superintendent of Police, Namsai, Shri Singhjatla Singpho and Superintendent of Police, Lohit Shri P.N. Thungon were also present in the Sainik Sammelan.
