ITANAGAR, Dec 6: Governor BD Mishra today unveiled the bust statue of Martyr Sepoy Mihin Bagang of the 5th Battalion of the Assam Regiment of the Indian Army, who made the supreme sacrifice for the defence of the Nation on December 6, 1971. The bust statue is appropriately located in the school compound of the Government Secondary School, Hapoli which has, by State gazette notification, been rechristened as Mihin Bagang Government Secondary School. The occasion coincides with the 3rd Youth Rising Day celebrations of Apatani Youth Association to commemorate the 47th Death anniversary of Martyr Sepoy Mihin Bagang.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that India defeated Pakistan in 1971 war on the strength of patriotism and ‘Nation First’ spirit of the people like that of Sepoy Mihin Bagang.
Paying tribute to the Martyr, the Governor said that Mihin had dreamt of joining the Indian Army and nothing could stop him from that. His mission to serve Mother India and his supreme sacrifice in the line of duty has made him immortal. He called upon the people to remember and cherish the valour of Martyr Sepoy Mihin Bagang.
The Governor, while addressing the ex-servicemen present on the occasion exhorted them to serve society. He also called upon the political leaders to explore avenues, where these ex-servicemen can be placed to contribute to the public well being.
Sharing his mission and priorities, the Governor said that youth, education and cleanliness are must for the progress of a society.
MLA Tage Taki, President AYA, Habung Tamang, Radhe Millo, Secretary, Capital Complex Tajang Welfare Association also spoke on the occasion. Mihin Tallang Tangu presented a brief narrative on the life of Martyr Mihin Bagang.
The First Lady of the Statte Neelam Misra, Lower Subansiri District Deputy Commissioner Chukhu Taker, Superintendent of Police Mihin Gambo, Heads of Departments, Goan Buras and Goan Buris and general public attended the programme.
A colourful cultural programme dedicated to Martyr Bagang was presented by the women of the Apatani community and school children on the occasion.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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