TAWANG, May 29:The Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs during their visit to Tawang paid homage to the great Maratha Warrior Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Maratha Ground Army Camp located at an altitude of 12,200 feet in Tawang. The camp was established in the year 1983 by troops of Maratha Light Regiment of Army. 

Chairperson of the Committee Shashi Tharoor and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Sambhaji Chatrapati, who is also a direct descendent of Shivaji Maharaj paid floral tributes to the great warrior on behalf of the entire committee. The committee also interacted with the army officers and troops at the camp and appreciated the Indian Army's multifarious contribution in nation building, while maintaining the sanctity of Line of Actual Control with China even in the most treacherous terrain and weather conditions.

The Committee is on a two day visit to Tawang for study of Sino-India relations including activities during the Doklam standoff and present security situation along the LAC.

The Committee briefed by Major General Rajesh Kumar Jha, General Officer Commanding, Ball of Fire Division at the Tawang Brigade, was reassured of the Indian Army's professionalism and firm resolve to guard the nation’s territorial integrity during the interaction with various heads of security agencies posted in Tawang. Having witnessed the operational preparedness and high morale of the troops, the committee was convinced that Indian Army is ready to respond to any contingency along the border with a mightier force. 

The committee also paid homage at the Tawang War Memorial to honour 2420 martyrs of Sino India War 1962 and also visited the majestic Tawang Monastery and Dorjee Khandu Museum during their stay. 

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Kenter Joya Riba

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