ITANAGAR, Oct 11: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) released a book titled ‘The McMahon Line – a century of discord’ at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar today which is authored by the former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and the former Chief of Army Staff General JJ Singh (Retd.).
Speaking on the occasion, Mishra said that the book with its factual and research details is of huge contemporary relevance. The book highlights the evolution of the Indo-Tibetan boundary and analyses the nuances of British India’s Indo-Tibet policy, he said.
Impressed by the in-depth research work behind the book, he said General JJ Singh, who is known as ‘Soldiers General’ will now be known as a Historians’ General.
Referring to the McMahon Line, the Governor recalled the contributions of Major Bob Khathing and the then Governor Jairamdas Daulatram in securing the territorial integrity of Arunachal Pradesh.
Citing Doklam, Golwan and Balakot incidents, the Governor said that with strong leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the territorial integrity of the country is secure.  India today is a strong, self-reliant and vibrant nation, which can defend itself, he said.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu and General JJ Singh (Retd.) also spoke on the occasion.
First Lady of the State Neelam Misra, wife of General JJ Singh Smt Anupama Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, ministers, members of State Legislative Assembly, Chief Secretary Dharmendra, DGP S. Golcha, senior officers and NCC cadets were present on the occasion. Padma Shri Awardee Mamang Dai, and Oken Tayeng, Entrepreneur (Tourism) participated in the discussion of the theme of the book with the author.

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