ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
General News

"I saw pride of India": Vice President Dhankhar at Joint Mega Nyokum Yullo Celebration in Arunachal Pradesh

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that he saw the "pride of India" in the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.

ANI Feb 26, 2025 15:16 IST googleads

 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar (Photo/ANI)

Kamle (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], February 26 (ANI): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that he saw the "pride of India" in the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.
"This is my second visit to Arunachal Pradesh. When I was here for the first time, it was a statehood event," Dhankhar said while speaking at the first-ever Joint Mega Nyokum Yullo Celebration in Boasimla, Kamle District.
"I saw your tribes, and I was mesmerised. I saw the pride of India. I saw why India has a place for itself before the world," he added.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that Vice President Dhankhar's visit to Boasimla is a matter of pride for all the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
"Boasimla is a tiny place, located beside the national highway...It would be written down in history that the Vice President of the country, Jagdeep Dhankhar has arrived in Boasimla today," Rijiju said.
"The second citizen of the country's arrival in Boasimla is a matter of pride for all the people of Arunachal Pradesh, and we can say that the Vice President has come among us to celebrate Nyokum Yullo," he added.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar felicitated Kabak Yano, the first woman from the Nyishi community to summit Mt. Everest, at Boasimla in the event.

The Vice President was the Chief Guest at the first-ever Joint Mega Nyokum Yullo Celebration in Boasimla.

Vice President Dhankar was welcomed at the Itanagar airport by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

General News

Jammu Police, BSF recover 2 kg heroin worth Rs 12 cr in Bishnah

Jammu Police, BSF recover 2 kg heroin worth Rs 12 cr in Bishnah

Earlier on Wednesday, the alert troops of White Knight Corps of the Indian army conducted a joint search Operation Sherikalan in Gen Area Poonch, and recovered approx 4 kg of explosives. They have been destroyed in situ.

Read More
General News

Indian Railways strengthens parcel freight logistics with new app

Indian Railways strengthens parcel freight logistics with new app

The Ministry of Railways has implemented a multi-pronged strategy to enhance freight efficiency, ensure seamless regional connectivity, and provide robust first-and-last-mile solutions. Key initiatives include the launch of the 'Rail Parcel' app-based logistics platform on a pilot basis, the expansion of the Joint Parcel Product - Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS), and significant investment in terminal infrastructure across the country.

Read More
General News

Kiren Rijiju criticises Rahul Gandhi for ignoring dicussion on LP

Kiren Rijiju criticises Rahul Gandhi for ignoring dicussion on LP

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday criticised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying he ignored special permission to speak on the LPG shortage and instead raised another issue.

Read More
General News

DMK rattled by NDA's popularity in Tamil Nadu: PM Modi

DMK rattled by NDA's popularity in Tamil Nadu: PM Modi

Apart from addressing the joint NDA rally, the Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and flag off multiple development projects worth around Rs 5,650 crore in Tiruchirappalli. The projects cover key sectors including petroleum and natural gas infrastructure, lubricants manufacturing, rural connectivity, highway development and railway services.

Read More
General News

LoP never bowed to the ruling side: Priyanka Gandhi during debate

LoP never bowed to the ruling side: Priyanka Gandhi during debate

Addressing the lower house, she said, "There is only one person in the country who has not bowed down before them (the ruling side) in the last 12 years. It is the Leader of the Opposition. They cannot digest the truth he speaks."

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.