The Itanagar leg of the Indian Army's 1,000-km expedition from Tawang to Anjaw, commemorating the heroes of the 1962 China-India war, was flagged off by Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik on Friday. The nine-day expedition began from Tawang on October 7 to mark the 63rd anniversary of Walong Day.
Among these twenty-one riders, 11 are from the Indian Army and 10 are civilians from the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
The event has been organised by the 10th Mahar Regiment and HQ 3 Corps, for which the Governor lauded their efforts, saying that the expedition is a befitting tribute to the extraordinary courage and resilience displayed by the Indian Army during the Battle of Walong.
The Governor then recalled the support given by the civilians to the forces during the 1962 war, and added that the people of Arunachal Pradesh are deeply patriotic and nationalist, despite the region's remoteness.
Parnaik said that Army-led expeditions involving civilians foster strong bonds and mutual respect, and further requested the riders to connect with local youth along the route, motivating them to consider careers in the Indian Armed Forces, and inspire pride in the state's developmental efforts and tourism potential.
Not only this, but the Governor wants the riders to also spread awareness against drug abuse, support public health initiatives, and advocate for cleanliness and education throughout their journey, a statement said.
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