Itanagar, Nov 7: Troops of the Indian Army deployed in the remote and strategically significant Siang, Siyom, and Subansiri Valleys of Arunachal Pradesh commemorated 150 years of India’s National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ with great patriotic fervour and devotion at their forward posts.

At first light, soldiers of the Indian Army assembled at their posts overlooking the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to join the nation in the collective singing of Vande Mataram. Against the backdrop of towering mountains and the turbulent rivers, their voices echoed through the valleys — a stirring reminder of India’s unity, strength and enduring spirit.

The event, held in accordance with directives from the competent authority, marked the historic milestone with deep symbolism. Despite operating in challenging

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