Itanagar, Jul 26: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), participated in the Kargil Vijay Diwas celebration held at Namsai on Saturday. The Governor laid a wreath and paid floral tribute to the indomitable courage and supreme sacrifice of the brave hearts of the Indian Armed Forces personnel during the Kargil War.
Addressing the people on the occasion, the Governor paid glowing tributes to the courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of the fallen heroes. Recalling the bravery of young soldiers who faced harsh conditions with extraordinary resolve, he said that their legacy is not just written in history books but etched in the soul of the nation.
The Governor said that Kargil Vijay Diwas is not just about remembering a military triumph, but a call to live each day with honour and commitment to the nation. He appealed to all to prove ourselves worthy of the freedom the martyr died to protect.
The Governor also emphasized the war’s lasting contributions to national security, including enhanced border vigilance, modernization of defence capabilities, and strengthened civil-military coordination.
The Governor expressed his appreciation for the Assam Rifles and Arunachal University of Studies for organising the meaningful programme, calling it a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to uphold the ideals of unity, patriotism, and national service. He recalled the unmatched heroism of Indian troops, the strategic restraint shown by India, and the pivotal role of battalions such as the 2nd Rajputana Rifles in turning the tide of the conflict.
Looking ahead, the Governor called upon citizens, especially the youth to draw inspiration from Kargil and contribute to the nation with pride and purpose. He also stressed that the youth must be educated, disciplined and motivated to be self-reliant and competent to lead the nation in Viksit Bharat@2047.
Kargil War Veterans, Naik Digendra Singh, MVC, SM, and Naik Prahlad Singh shared their experiences and gave a highly motivational talk.
Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein, Commander, 25 Sector, AR, Brig. Sarabjeet Singh, Chairman, AUS, Dr. Ashwani Lochan and Vice-Chancellor, AUS, Prof. Ajeya Jha spoke on the occasion.
Assam Rifles and Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, jointly organised the commemoration to honour the memory of India’s brave soldiers who laid down their lives during the Kargil War.
The students of AUS presented patriotic cultural items on the occasion, which was also attended by MLA, Namsai, Chau Zingnu Namchoom, Inspector General of Police, P N Khirmey, Commander, 181 Mountain, Brig. Kaustubh Kekre, SM, and hosts of invitees and students. 

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