Tawang, October 28: In a strong message to China, India invited United States Ambassador Kenneth I Juster as a chief guest to inaugurate the four-day Tawang Festival 2019. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu were also present at the ceremony. Juster is currently a US ambassador to India. Consulate General of the United States in Kolkata, Patti Hoffman also attended the inaugural ceremony. China Built Bridge Near Chaglagam 60-70 Km Inside Indian Territory in Arunachal Pradesh, Says BJP MP Tapir Gao; Indian Army Denies Incursion.
Khandu shared a video of Juster inaugurating the four-day festival. In the video, Juster can be heard saying, “I hereby declare the seventh edition of the Tawang Festival 2019 open.” In another tweet, the Arunachal Pradesh CM thanked the US Ambassador for attending the function as a chief guest. Rijiju also retweeted Khandu’s tweet. The Union Minister also tweeted a video of Bihu dance being performed during the festival. Army Has Managed Situation Well Along China, Pakistan Borders, Says Chief Bipin Rawat at Annual Press Conference.
Prema Khandu's Tweets:
A pleasure to have with us US Ambasador to India Mr. Kenneth I. Juster and Consul General Patti Hoffman at Tawang. A tour of #Tawang Monastery and War memorial this afternoon. @adgpi pic.twitter.com/eAMYKthtwV
— Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP) October 28, 2019
United States Ambassador to India Mr Kenneth I Juster declares the 4-day #TawangFestival open. Thank you Mr Kenneth for your kind presence today as Chief Guest for the occasion. @PMOIndia @KirenRijiju @ArunachalTsm