'Swarnim Vijay Varsh' celebration continues
Source: The Sangai Express
Churachandpur, October 20 2021:
Churachandpur Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR(S) continued the celebration of 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh' with befitting zeal and fanfare at Churachandpur on October 20.The celebration of 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh' was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the National War Memorial in New Delhi on December 16, 2020, said a statement of IGAR(S).
Four Victory Flames or Swarnim Vijay Mashaal lit from the eternal flame at National War Memorial since the inauguration have been travelling across the length and breadth of the country.
The 'Victory' celebrations commenced by arrival of Victory Flame in Boat Flotillas on Khuga River surrounded by picturesque mountains and foliage of mighty Thangjing Ridge followed by a 10 km 'Run for Fit India' from Khuga Dam to Battalion Headquarter of Khuga Battalion Assam Rifles.
The event witnessed exhilarating participation of more than 100 troops of Assam Rifles and local children.
As part of the event, a tree plantation drive was also conducted at Mata village in Churachandpur, wherein troops of Assam Rifles and locals planted 25 saplings of various varieties.
Later, the Victory Flame was kept on display for troops, families and local populace at Battalion Headquarters of Khuga Battalion Assam Rifles.
The celebrations for the day concluded with exciting friendly matches of Football & Volleyball with local youth clubs.
Subsequently, the Victory Flame was escorted back to Battalion Headquarters of Khuga Battalion Assam Rifles.