Mail News Service
Imphal, July 21: The Red Shield Division started a recruitment rally at Senapati on Saturday with a view to recruit eligible youth of the district into the Indian Army. The recruitment drive which will continue till July 29, is being held at the Mini Stadium complex in Senapati.
Major General Binoy Poonnen,VSM GOC 57 Mountain Division flagged off the rally which covered a 1.6 km run amidst cheers and cries of ‘Long live India, long live Indian Army’. On the occasion, Mr Alexander Pao, MLA, Brigadier SK Sharma, Cdr 59 Mtn Bde, Pushpanjali, SP, Marxon, Chairman NPO and many other Socio-political leaders from Senapati were present during this event. Alexander Pao, while expressing gratitude called the event a great opportunity for the youth of the region to join the prestigious Indian Army. He expressed his hope that this rally will enable the youth to join the mainstream and shun the path of violence.
Major General Binoy Poonnen, VSM General Officer Commanding,57 Mountain Division addressed the gathering and said that many such drives by the Indian Army may be planned in the near future. While speaking to the candidates, he highlighted the martial prowess of the people of the region and expressed his happiness on the overwhelming participation of over 10,000 young men in the rally. He assured the gathering that the Red Shield Division is committed to bring peace and prosperity in the region.
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