Kiren Rijiju leads the massive Tri-colour Yatra from Leh to Khardungla
Earlier in the day, the Minister hoisted the National Flag at ITBP Headquarters at Leh to celebrate the Independence Day.
In his address on the occasion, Kiren Rijiju recalled the great contributions that our Freedom Fighters made so selflessly for the Independence of our country and how nation shall always be grateful and in their debt.
The Minister also gave special acknowledgement for the people of border areas like Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh who voluntarily take part with the forces during emergency and has shown tremendous valour in adversities.
He acknowledged special contribution of the forces and people of border areas in the defence of our borders.
Kiren also flagged in the para-cycling team of amputees of Border Security Force which had started off from Manali in Himachal Pradesh.
The objective of the para-cycling rally had been to bolster the morale of the Force Personnel who had been victims of various attacks or accidents during their duties and synchronous with the Prime Minister’s vision of empowerment of Divyaang’s.
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