Various stalls and pandals set up by the army almost hid Bal Thackeray's makeshift memorial. While a few Shiv Sainiks remained at the site where the Sena chief was cremated, jawans from the 19 Sikh regiment kept a watch on them.
"No Sainik hindered the event. Many of them entered our pandals to watch the events, but they left without making any ruckus," said an army official.
A slew of events, including freefall by sky divers, horse-riding and a motorcycle display, were flagged off by the governor around 11am and concluded by 1pm. Visitors were then allowed to enter the stalls displaying various weapons, artilleries and tanks. The 'Know Your Army Mela' , held as part of the celebrations and aimed at persuading the country's youth to join the service, saw heavy footfall, but not many seemed keen on leading a life of discipline. "Very few came up to enquire about the process to get into the forces," said another army official. Though parents were keen on getting their children's pictures clicked with army personnel, none discussed the idea of getting their wards into the forces. "I want my child to be with us instead of going to the war front.
Joining the army is not my child's cup of tea," said Thane resident Ramesh Singh, who had come with his wife and children. Youngsters, too, seemed more interested in climbing onto the tanks and getting their pictures clicked than joining the army.
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