Itanagar/Aizawl, April 15 The Indian Army celebrated Baisakhi with warmth and enthusiasm at Taposthan Gurudwara in Arunachal Pradesh's Menchuka, marking the festival in the spirit of harmony, faith, and community participation, officials said on Wednesday.
The occasion was graced by the presence of Arunachal Pradesh Education, Rural Works and Tourism Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona, whose participation added significance to the event, defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said.
He noted that the celebration witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local community, reflecting the strong bonds of trust and goodwill shared between the Army and the region's people.
"The event served as a vibrant expression of India's rich cultural diversity and the inclusive spirit that defines festivals such as Baisakhi," the official stated.
The gathering also highlighted the Indian Army's continued commitment to meaningful community engagement in remote border areas. By participating in local and national festivals alongside the people, the Army continues to strengthen mutual understanding, preserve shared traditions, and promote social cohesion.
Such initiatives remain an important part of the Indian Army's outreach efforts to foster goodwill and reinforce civil-military synergy in frontier regions.
The spokesman noted that the presence of Minister Sona further underscored the collective commitment to unity, development, and peace in the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh.
The celebration reaffirmed the Indian Army's enduring role not only as a guardian of the nation's frontiers but also as a steadfast partner in community welfare and nation-building, he added.
In a separate event, the Assam Rifles organised a documentary screening to commemorate Jallianwala Bagh Remembrance Day in Mizoram's Serchhip. The session aimed to educate and sensitise the youth about the historical significance of the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy and to instil a sense of patriotism, national pride, and awareness about the sacrifices made by freedom fighters.
According to Lieutenant Colonel Rawat, the event saw the participation of 28 Agniveer aspirants from Serchhip district who had registered for recruitment.
During the session, the documentary highlighted the historical events surrounding the tragedy and emphasised the importance of remembering the martyrs' sacrifices in shaping the nation.
The candidates expressed enthusiasm and a willingness to actively participate in such initiatives while upholding the values of patriotism and national service.
The Assam Rifles reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing patriotic values and spreading historical awareness among the youth through such educational initiatives, the spokesman added.
- IANS
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