About Walong Mela:
- It aims to commemorate the unsurpassable bravery & sacrifice of the Indian Army while defending the Indian Territory against the Chinese aggression of 1962.
- The aim of the Mela was to familiarise the public with the Indian Army & to encourage a sense of belongingness & togetherness.
Battle of Walong:
- Walong is one of India’s easternmost villages in Arunachal Pradesh.
- In the 1962 India-China War, the Indian Army defended against China in all sectors except one — Arunachal Pradesh’s Walong.
- The Battle of Walong was the only counterattack India could manage in the war.
- Indian Army held back the Chinese troops for 27 days, which forced the Chinese to deploy its reserve division from Tawang to Walong.
Source : All India Radio
Last updated on November, 2025
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