Assam Rifles hosts Veteran Mela
Source: IT News
Imphal, February 09 2021:
To honour the veterans of Assam Rifles & Indian Army of Tamenglong district , a Veteran Mela was organised by a Assam Rifles battalion under the aegis of sector 22 Sect/ IGAR(East) on yesterday.
The event was graced with the presence of Major General Ranjit Singh, SM, VSM IGAR(East) who inaugurated the Mela.
About 50 Ex-servicemen along with their dependents attended the event.
A cultural event was organised for the veterans in which a story depicting the life of Rani Gaidinliu, the great freedom fighter of Tamenglong district who was conferred the Title "Rani" & addressed as "Daughter of the Hills" by First Prime Minister Pandit JawaharLal Nehru was also showcased to the audience in form of skit.
The efforts & sacrifice made by Rani Gadinliu for achieving the independence and for social upliftment of the Zeliangrong community was deliberated upon in the skit.
Addressing the gathering IGAR(East) emphasised upon the importance of role of veterans in improving the society.
He stated that Assam Rifles is committed to bring peace & harmony in the north east for which every possible assistance is being provided to local populace especially our veterans by Assam Rifles.
He acknowledged the significant contribution of veterans towards the nation building.