President Droupadi Murmu flags off PBG Soldierathon at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, August 2
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday flagged off the PBG Soldierathon at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, an initiative aimed at strengthening the bond between civilians and the Armed Forces.
General (Dr) VK Singh, Governor of Mizoram and patron of the initiative, was also present at the ceremony.
"President Droupadi Murmu flagged off the PBG Soldierathon at a ceremony held at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of General (Dr) VK Singh, Governor of Mizoram, who is the patron of the initiative," Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a post on X.
The event serves as a platform to strengthen the bond between civilians and the Armed Forces, guided by the vision of "Run for Soldiers, Run with Soldiers", it said.
"The Soldierathon serves as a unique platform to strengthen the bond between civilians and the Armed Forces, guided by the vision of 'Run for Soldiers, Run with Soldiers'," the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
Centred on the theme 'Supporting Real Heroes - the Armed Forces of India,' the event pays tribute to the dedication, courage and sacrifice of our soldiers while encouraging citizens to express their solidarity with them through active participation," the post added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is the kind of connection we need between civilians and our jawans. The vision "Run for Soldiers, Run with Soldiers" is inspiring. Proud of our President for supporting this.
Great initiative but I hope they focus on the logistics and accessibility too. Many ex-servicemen in rural areas would love to participate but can't make it to Delhi. Maybe virtual participation next time? Just a thought.
As someone whose father served in the Indian Army, this means a lot. It's heartening to see such events that bring civilians closer to our forces. Jai Hind! 🙏
This is a beautiful concept. It's wonderful to see the President and the Governor of Mizoram coming together for such a noble cause. The bond between civilians and the armed forces is crucial for any nation.
Truly inspiring! Our soldiers sacrifice so much for us. This Soldierathon is a lovely way to honor them. I just wish there were more awareness about it outside Delhi. Would love to see such events in smaller towns too.
A great initiative from the President. The participation of General (Dr) VK Singh, the Governor of Mizoram, adds a lot of credibility. It's a beautiful gesture to run alongside the people who protect our borders.
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