"The 1962 war reminds us of the exemplary bravery of the Indian Army and the ultimate sacrifice of the heroic combatants who, in spite of facing heavy odds, fought to the last bullet and the last man," Singh said in his message.
Stating that the sacrifices of the men in the call of duty had not gone in vain, he said it helped in formulating appropriate responses to the nation's foreign and security related challenges and increased the collective national strength.
In his message, the Chief Minister said, "We as Indians and proud Arunachalees pay our tributes to the martyrs for their supreme sacrifice. We are what we are and where we are today because of their sacrifice."
In Tawang, Tourism Minister Pema Khandu paid tribute to the unsung heroes at the war memorial there.
The war memorial has the names of all soldiers who laid down their lives inscribed on granite with their unit flags flying in a semi-cirle.
