IMC organized marathon race to mark Gandhi Jayanti

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ITANAGAR: Hundreds of people, including students and youths, participated in a marathon race organized by the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) to mark the 153rd Gandhi Jayanti as well as 75th years of India's independence and Sewa Pakhwada here on Sunday.

IMC Mayor Tame Phassang flagged off the marathon race in presence of Deputy Mayor Biri Basang and IMC Commissioner Likha Tejji. Commonwealth Games bronze medalist in karate Tachi Bagang also participated in the event as a special guest, along with others officials at KV-II School, Chimpu. The marathon that started at KV-2 school culminated at Mahatma Gandhi Park, Upper Niti Vihar.

Addressing the gathering, the Mayor recalls the contribution and sacrifices of Mahatma Gandhi in the freedom struggle. He also appealed to the youth to refrain from any kind of contraband substances and anti-social activities. "Drugs menace in the society is the biggest challenge in the society as drugs not only affect the person but is a menace for the whole society because it kills our future," stated Phassang.

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