Governor visits Nathu La, interacts with Army personnel

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Book Antiqua&quot;,serif"><b>GANGTOK,: </b>Governor Om Prakash Mathur visited Nathu La and Baba Mandir today; this is his first tour in the State following his recent oath of office.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Book Antiqua&quot;,serif">Upon reaching Nathu La Pass at an elevation of 14,140 feet, the Governor was warmly welcomed by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Amit Kapthiyal, 17 Mountain Division and other army officers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Book Antiqua&quot;,serif">The Governor’s visit also included interactions with army personnel stationed there, where he expressed his profound pride in their dedication, a Raj Bhavan release informs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Book Antiqua&quot;,serif">“It fills me with immense pride to witness our soldiers serving under such extreme conditions. Their commitment ensures the safety and peace of our nation,” said the Governor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Book Antiqua&quot;,serif">He also learned about the historic 1967 victory of the Indian Army at Nathu La, upon which he praised the soldiers as representatives of the entire nation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Book Antiqua&quot;,serif">As a mark of respect, the Governor presented the national flag to the army personnel stationed there as a memento of his visit. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Book Antiqua&quot;,serif">The Governor also made respectful visit to the Sherathang War Memorial, where he paid homage to the valor and sacrifices of the soldiers. Additionally, he visited Baba Mandir, situated at 12,400 feet, where he sought blessings and offered his sincere prayers for the peace and prosperity of the people of Sikkim, the release informs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>

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