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MarathaLI battalions honoured with colours by army chief

Nov 3, 2017 by Editor Nov 3, 2017 6 Comments

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General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff presented the President’s Colours to two Battalions of the MARATHA Light Infantry – 23 MARATHA LI and 24 MARATHALI at the MARATHA Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Belagavi on 03 Nov 17. The Ceremonial Parade was commanded by Brigadier Govind Kalwad, Commandant, MARATHA Light Infantry Regimental Centre. The President’s Colours were received by Maj Shourabh Modak and Maj Karan Joseph of 23 and 24 MARATHA LI, respectively.

mlirc-colorsAward of President’s Colours to a Battalion is an honour, bestowed upon in recognition of exceptional service rendered by it to the Nation both during war and peace and adorns a place of pride in the Battalion. MARATHA LI Regiment has a glorious history and has been conferred with eight Battle Honours, five Theatre Honours, five Maha Vir Chakras, five Ashok Chakras, 44 Vir Chakras and 15 Kirti Chakras along with various other decorations.

The ceremonial parade was attended by a spectrum of high ranking military and civil dignitaries to include Mr Prabhakar Kore, MP (Rajya Sabha), Mr Suresh Angadi, MP Belgavi Constituency. General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff complimented the Regiment for its outstanding performance in all spheres of operational and peacetime commitments. He exhorted all ranks to continue striving for excellence and keep the nation’s flag flying high in times to come. After presentation of colours, the Chief interacted with soldiers and their families. During his interaction with troops Chief of Army Staff awarded Commendation Cards in recognition of distinguished services rendered by select officers and other ranks of the Regimental Centre. The General was also taken around the Regimental Archives and Historical Section of Maratha Centre showcasing the history of the Regiment.

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  1. Mayuresh says

    Nov 8, 2017 at 7:51 PM

    Bravo MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY. Wish you many more glories.

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  2. Vinod G says

    Nov 5, 2017 at 5:51 AM

    I am really proud to being in this family of 24 MARATHA LI
    Jai Hind

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  3. Nanjundeswar. A says

    Nov 4, 2017 at 3:16 PM

    After a long time I got an opportunity to see my CO. I am very happy and proud to see my CO in the rank of Lt Gen. I am sure he will become General in the future.

    Nanjundeswar
    Ex Hyderabadi

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  4. Mahadev says

    Nov 3, 2017 at 8:29 PM

    Jai hind

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  5. KRISHNA RM says

    Nov 3, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    Hurraay MLIRC. Congrats n keep the colors high always.

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  6. Ramakant says

    Nov 3, 2017 at 8:24 PM

    We are very proud of our MLIRC battalion. Jai Hind and Congratulations !!!

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