'Life of warriors should be included in curriculum'

The life of warriors should be included in the history textbooks, said retired Air Marshal K C Cariappa.

Speaking at the 113th birth anniversary of General K S Thimayya organised by K M Cariappa and General Thimayya Forum here at the Sunny side residence of General Thimayya on Sunday, he said the adventure stories of martyrs should be taught in schools and colleges.

Children should be attracted towards armed forces from a young age. The people of the district are known for valour and courage like General Thimayya and General Cariappa. More people from the district should join the Indian Army to serve the country, said the retired Air Marshal.

He said, “It was a good move by the authorities to convert Sunny side residence into a museum. About 75% of the works have been completed and the museum is likely to be inaugurated next year. The government should initiate measures to exhibit the life of General Thimayya.

Major General Kuppanda P Nanjappa said, “Cariappa and Thimayya were the finest warriors the country had seen. The youth should come forward to join the Indian Army.”

Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy said that the museum will be inaugurated next year.

Due to the election code of conduct, the birth anniversary of General Thimayya is observed in a simple manner.

Field Marshal K M Cariappa and General Thimayya Forum President K C Subbaiah spoke on the occasion.

NCC cadets of FMKMC College, N N Ponnanna and B S Tejas who had taken part in the Republic Day parade were felicitated.

Mukkodlu Valley Dew teams presented Kathiyat and Ummathat on the occasion.