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Giving insight of the war and atrocities by the Pakistani Army on Bangladesh civilians, he shared the narratives of the 13-day war, which had a huge impact in the political and socio-economic affairs in South East Asia.
The Governor underscored that the present generation must draw lessons from the war. He said that for India to become a stronger nation there must be strong political will and leadership, coupled with full defence preparedness for armed forces to thwart any eventuality. India must be militarily strong, the Governor said.
The Chief Guest of the e-National Conclave, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that Indo-Pak war was Indian Army’s one of the biggest victories ever.
Highlighting the bonhomie between Indian Armed forces and the people of the State, the Chief Minister said that in fact, Arunachal Pradesh is the State which has displayed the best Civil – Army relation in the entire nation.
Sharing the importance of the occasion, Shri Mein, who attended as Guest of Honour said that there could be no better way of heralding the spirit of ‘New India’, than recalling one of the nation’s finest wins, a testament to its military prowess and superiority.
Special guest, Air Marshal (Retd.) Pranab Kumar Barbora, former Vice Chief of the Air Staff and former Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University, Domiukh, Arunachal Pradesh shared his observation as a newly commissioned fighter pilot stationed at Air Force Station, Tezpur during the war.
Lt. General R.P. Kalita, AVSM, SM, VSM, General Officer Commanding, 3 Corps delivered the keynote address. Highlighting the key role of Indian Army in the 13-day Indo Pak war, Lt. Gen. Kalita recalled the exceptional personal valour and sacrifice of some personnel of the force.
Prof. Saket Kushwaha, Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University, Domiukh, Arunachal Pradesh and Dr. N.T. Rikam, Registrar, RGU also spoke on the occasion.
The e-Conclave was conducted by Rajiv Gandhi University, Domiukh, Arunachal Pradesh as part of the ‘Vijay Diwas’ celebration.