President Droupadi Murmu flagged off a run ‘PBG Soldierathon’ at a ceremony held at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning. Governor of Mizoram General VK Singh who is the patron of the initiative was also present on the occasion.

In a social media post, the President said that the Soldierathon serves as a unique platform to strengthen the bond between civilians and the Armed Forces, guided by the vision of ‘Run for Soldiers, Run with Soldiers’. Centred on the theme ‘Supporting Real Heroes – the Armed Forces of India,’ the event pays tribute to the dedication, courage and sacrifice of the nations soldiers while encouraging citizens to express their solidarity with them through active participation.