Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) flagged off the Itanagar leg of the motorcycle expedition commemorating the 63rd Walong Day from Raj Bhavan, Itanagar, today.
Conceptualized by Headquarters 3 Corps and conducted by 10 MAHAR, a total of 21 riders, 11 from the Indian Army, and 10 civilian riders from Arunachal Pradesh and Assam are participating in the nine-day expedition, from Tawang to Walong to honour the heroes of 1962 Sino-Indian War. While interacting with the participants, the Governor lauded 3 Corps, the organizing team, and all riders for their dedication in preserving the legacy of the Battle of Walong. He reminded them that the journey is a befitting tribute to the extraordinary courage and resilience displayed by the Indian Army during the war.
The Governor recalled the invaluable support extended by the local population during the Battle of Walong. He said that the people of Arunachal Pradesh are deeply patriotic and nationalist, despite the region’s remoteness. In the meantime, the Governor urged the riders to connect with local youth along the route and motivate them to consider careers in the Armed Forces, and inspire pride in the State’s developmental efforts and tourism potential.
