ITANAGAR, Aug 31: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), currently on an official tour to the national capital, visited the impressive National War Memorial on Thursday and paid homage to the valiant martyrs of the Indian Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the nation, by laying a wreath at the eternal flame of Amar Jawan Jyoti.
Parnaik  expressed that the National War Memorial is a testimony of the supreme sacrifices made by the Indian Armed Forces in defence of Mother India. Their noble deeds will continue to inspire generations of citizens to uphold this noble tradition and ensure that the honour and safety of the country remains untarnished, he said. The Governor reached out to each of the notable plaques of the twenty-three martyrs from Arunachal Pradesh, of which seven are gallantry awardees including Havildar Hangpan Dada, Ashoka Chakra (posthumous) and paid floral tributes.
He called upon the people of Arunachal Pradesh and other North Eastern States to make a point of visiting the National War Memorial. He believes that such visits will not only honour the sacrifices of our heroes but also serve as a source of inspiration to uphold the values they epitomized.
The Governor was warmly received and conducted through the impressive memorial layout. While signing the visitors' book at the War Memorial, he left a heartfelt message underscoring the importance of perpetuating the memory of our brave soldiers. He wrote ‘I humbly salute the brave hearts who continue to shine like the stars in the sky and who put the nation above self’.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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