Itanagar, Dec 6: Governor Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) has extended his warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day and also conveyed his good wishes to his former colleagues in the armed forces.
Governor said that since 1949 the day is observed every year on December 7 to honour the soldiers, airmen and sailors who guard the borders to safeguard the country's sovereignty, integrity and honour. He also appealed to every citizen of the country to generously donate to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund which is used for the welfare of the battle martyrs, Veer Naris, war-disabled, ex-servicemen and serving personnel.
“We are proud of our valiant armed forces,” Governor said while joining the people of the state in paying gratitude to them for their courage, patriotism and sacrifice. PRO Raj Bhavan