Media Release

Mangaluru, Aug 17: ICYM Central Council in the diocese here celebrated 72nd Indian Independence Day with 'Selfie with Soldier' campaign all over the diocese.

On the occasion of the 72nd Indian Independence Day, the diocesan ICYM Central Council organised a 'Selfie with Soldier Campaign' all over the diocese.

It was an occasion to honour and salute our heroes who served our motherland India. On behalf of 'Selfie with Soldier Campaign', ICYM Central Council executive members of the diocese along with the director met former serviceman, flight lieutenant Edward Netto (Eddie Netto) at his place. Netto shared his hard experience among the
gathering.

The executive members of ICYM Central Council Mangaluru diocese felicitated and honoured the former serviceman for his service toward our nation and clicked a selfie with him which gave a kickstart to 'Selfie with Soldier Campaign'.

With regard to the campaign, all the units of ICYM Mangaluru diocese celebrated 72nd Indian Independence Day in their respective units by honouring and felicitating defence personnel and knowing their hard experience while in service.