Massive turnout at Territorial Army recruitment rally in Nagaland; aspirants arrive from 10 states/UTs

Kohima, Nov. 30 (LatestNewsX) — A remarkable 6,000 hopefuls from the seven Northeastern states along with West Bengal, Sikkim, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands took part in a large‑scale Territorial Army enlistment drive in Dimapur, officials confirmed on Sunday.

A senior officer highlighted that the 15‑day, multi‑state recruitment exercise led by the 113 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) – Rajput – concluded on Saturday. The event is regarded as one of the most carefully planned, flawlessly executed, and widely attended military recruitments in the Northeast in recent times.

He noted that the massive turnout, which included young people from remote, high‑altitude, and previously volatile areas, showed not only strong national ambition but also reflected a prevailing sense of stability and smooth movement across the region.

The rally was distinguished by the professional standards and operational skill shown by the 113 Territorial Army Rajput. Their thorough planning, disciplined oversight, and unwavering commitment to fairness, transparency, and merit governed every day of the exercise.

According to the officer, the unit’s ability to manage thousands of candidates across numerous testing sites over two weeks in a Counter‑Insurgency context demonstrated an exceptional organizational capacity.

The success of the operation was further bolstered by steadfast support from Dimapur’s civil administration and police. Their coordinated efforts in traffic control, security management, and civic assistance ensured orderly movement and smooth proceedings throughout the rally.

Local residents’ goodwill and cooperation significantly contributed to the safe and encouraging atmosphere.

During the event, the 113 Territorial Army Rajput introduced several standout facilitation measures that became key to the rally’s success: dedicated counters for real‑time document assistance, special help desks for aspirants arriving from remote hill districts, free photocopying and mandatory form services to avoid technical disqualifications, integrated traffic and crowd management in partnership with civil agencies, and transparent, rigorously monitored physical tests, medical screening, and paperwork. They also provided essential amenities such as organized free food, hydration points, rest shelters, and guidance booths for candidates who cleared the physical assessments.

The sheer scale, precise execution, and people‑centric approach of the rally set a new standard for military recruitment in the area. The official said the event now serves as a model case study for large‑scale, youth‑focused employment initiatives conducted under challenging terrain and CI operating conditions.

The exemplary conduct of the 113 Territorial Army Rajput during this massive rally reflects the battalion’s ethos, leadership, and organizational excellence—qualities that have helped empower Northeast youth and strengthen ties between the armed forces and civilian society.

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