Rajnath Singh addresses fifth Major Bob Khathing Memorial Event; recalls Tawang's peaceful integration
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh addressed the fifth Major Bob Khathing Memorial Event, organised by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and the United Service Institution of India at Delhi Cantt on 19 March 2025.
Summary
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh addressed the fifth edition of the Major Bob Khathing Memorial Event, jointly organised by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and the United Service Institution of India (USI) at Delhi Cantt on 19 March 2025. He said Major Khathing carried out the integration of Tawang into India without firing a single bullet and played a key role in integrating and rebuilding the North-East, comparing his work there to that of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the national level. He also highlighted Major Khathing's administrative contribution, including the formation of the Sashastra Seema Bal and the Nagaland Armed Police.
Key facts
- Date
- 19 March 2025
- Place
- Delhi Cantt
- Edition
- Fifth
- Organisers
- Indian Army, Assam Rifles, USI
- Known for
- Integrating Tawang into India without a shot
- Also
- Role in forming Sashastra Seema Bal and Nagaland Armed Police
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Major Bob Khathing, honoured at a memorial event addressed by Rajnath Singh on 19 March 2025, is credited with the peaceful integration of which place into India?
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Correct answer: A — Tawang
Rajnath Singh said Major Bob Khathing carried out the integration of Tawang into India without firing a single bullet.
Consider the following statements about the Major Bob Khathing Memorial Event of 19 March 2025: 1. It was jointly organised by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and the United Service Institution of India. 2. Rajnath Singh credited Major Khathing with a role in the formation of the Sashastra Seema Bal and the Nagaland Armed Police. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The fifth edition was jointly organised by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and USI at Delhi Cantt, and Rajnath Singh highlighted Major Khathing's contribution to forming the SSB and the Nagaland Armed Police.