Maj Gen Manish Kumar with others during 51st anniversary of ARESA Kohima on August 24. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | August 24
Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) Maj Gen Manish Kumar today reassured the ex-servicemen, their family and veer naris that Assam Rifles would ensure their welfare as they are a ‘soldier family’.
Speaking during the 51st anniversary of Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Association (ARESA) Kohima at 13th Assam Rifles, Kohima Garrison on August 24, the General Officer said that it is the bounden duty of the present soldiers to ensure the ex-servicemen and their family gets what they deserve and have earned for themselves and the family.
“In force, our relationship runs deeper than the blood relationship as we have made sacrifices for the same cause,” he said.
Every soldier today will be an ex-serviceman tomorrow and the present generation of soldiers should be thankful to the ex-servicemen, he said.
“We are because you are while the various facilities and schemes extended to the ex-servicemen are no favor but those are your right and you have earned it,” he said.
He also said that because of the past services, the present soldiers can discharge their duties with conviction. Assam Rifles talks of being friends of the North East and people believe it because you have given the essence to it, he said.
“While there is a lot of bonding in the different tribes of the state, Assam Rifles is a soldier tribe with no boundaries and we transcend the district and state boundaries as we all belong to the entire nation. This is a huge and very proud tribe of those who have served, are serving and will serve in the future,” the IGAR (N) said.
He also asserted that the Assam Rifles would ensure that the present soldiers do not forget those who have lent the essence to the very organization – the Assam Rifles.
On the occasion, IGAR(N) also extended heartiest congratulations to ARESA Kohima on attaining 51 years and also conveyed deepest gratitude to every past soldier, veer naris and their children for giving substance to the Assam Rifles.
Felicitating the ex-servicemen and veer naris, the general officer said “We are proud of you and indebted for the service given to the region and nation.”
ARESA President, Merman Pradhan shared the brief history of ARESA Kohima while family members of Ex-Servicemen enthralled the gathering with songs and dances, and recitation of poem.
