Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Friday flagged off the Walong cycling expedition commemorating the 63rd Walong Day at the Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham) in Namsai.
The Walong Cycling Expedition has been organized by the Indian Army in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh government.
“Arunachal Pradesh stands as a true symbol of patriotism. Our people have always stood shoulder to shoulder with the Indian Army, leaving no space for separatism. Even during Operation Sindhoor, our veterans reaffirmed their readiness to serve the Nation,” Mein posted on X.
The expedition is not just a sporting event but a celebration of a legacy of bravery and national pride, he added.
The deputy chief minister said the state government is committed to preserving this spirit and promoting adventure and heritage tourism across the region.
Highlighting upcoming initiatives to honour the region’s wartime legacy, Mein said that a Second World War Museum will soon be established at Jairampur in Changlang district to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II.
The museum will showcase the historical significance of the Stilwell Road, the strategic route connecting India to China through Myanmar during the Burma Campaign.
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He also announced a village jeep expedition from Pasighat to Jairampur through the historic Pangsau Pass area to retrace wartime routes.
Over 100 cyclists, including 50 Indian Army personnel and 50 local riders participated in the expedition.
