Major Bob Khathing day observed at Tawang war memorial
First Published: 15th February, 2023 14:51 IST
For the first time in the history of Tawang, Major Bob Khating day was organised by Indian army, the Commander Tawang Brigade Brigadier NM Bendigeri and all other ranks also
Tawang on Tuesday observed Major Bob Khathing day at the Tawang war memorial with patriotic fervour. Deputy Commissioner, Tawang, Kesang Ngurup Damo unfurled the national flag and paid tribute to the great son of India, Major Ralengnou Bob Khating who consolidated the Shimla pact of 1914 and made Tawang an integral part of India on February 6, 1951.
For the first time in the history of Tawang, Major Bob Khating day was organised by Indian army, the Commander Tawang Brigade Brigadier NM Bendigeri and all other ranks also paid tribute to Major Khating.
Speaking on the occasion DC Tawang K N Damo conveying his gratitude to Indian Army said that, in coming years this day can be celebrated as Tawang day, since on 14th of February 1951 Maj Khathing for the first time hoisted Indian national flag in Tawang making it an integral part of the great nation. He further informed that on the initiative of the government a state of the art museum in memory of Maj khating will be coming up soon, and he expressed hope that next year on this day it could be dedicated to the public.
DC in his address to the veteran soldiers asked them to set an example to their respective villagers in matter of discipline and sincerity.
The gaon burahs of various villages, secretary General, Monpa Mimang Tsogpa or MMT Namgey Tsering, other public leaders, ex-servicemen from Tawang, officers and jawans from paramilitary forces besides students participated in the celebration.
The students also took part in a declamation programme on the occasion. Meanwhile family members of an employee who served under Major Khating were felicitated as part of the programme.
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