ITANAGAR, Dec 6: Governor BD Mishra has extended greetings to the members of the Indian armed forces, and to the youths of Arunachal Pradesh, on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day.
He expressed hope that the day would further reinforce the goodwill of the people of the country towards the brave armed forces personnel.
The 7th of December is observed as the Armed Forces Flag Day throughout the country in honour of the men in uniform who valiantly fought for the nation and made the supreme sacrifice.
“It provides us an opportunity to discharge our obligation of looking after the families of the martyrs, disabled comrades-in-arms and the veer naris. This day also calls for offering of our gratitude to the brave and gallant heroes from the armed forces who, fighting the enemies of the nation, put their lives in peril for our sake,” Mishra said.
“We remember and recall on this day the gallant deeds and dedicated services of the personnel of our army, navy and air force. I call upon the young generation to take inspiration from the prowess and patriotism of our martyrs,” the governor said in his message. (Raj Bhavan)
