Hornbill Festival 2025: Governor Bhalla visits Captain Kenguruse Pavilion

DIMAPUR — Governor of Manipur & Nagaland, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, on December 6 visited the Captain Kenguruse Pavilion at the ongoing Hornbill Festival, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.

According to a defence release, the pavilion was established by the Indian Army in memory of Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), who made the supreme sacrifice during the Kargil War - 1999.

The pavilion was earlier dedicated to the people of Nagaland by Minister of Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Inma Along, on December 1 during the inauguration ceremony of the Hornbill Festival 2025.

The pavilion encapsulates the saga of 13 bravehearts of the Indian Army from Nagaland who earned laurels for their state, community and the nation, the release stated.

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The governor toured the pavilion and appreciated the set-up, especially the AI-generated narration of the bravery of the heroes of Nagaland and paid homage to the bravehearts.

Preceding his visit, the pavilion was also visited by Minister for Power & Parliamentary Affairs, KG Kenye, and Secretary of the North-Eastern Council, and Satinder Kumar Bhalla.

The visitors lauded the gallant contributions to the nation by the brave soldiers of Nagaland and also paid homage to the fallen soldiers of the Indian Army.