Imphal: Manipur government has all set to construct a memorial park for soldiers of the Indian armed forces from the state who have laid down their lives in line of duty.
Speaking at the state observance of the Vijay Diwas at 1st Manipur Rifles Banquet Hall in Imphal on Friday, chief minister N Biren Singh highlighted sacrifices made for the nation by numerous defence officers and personnel from the state like Major Bob Khathing and Major Laishram Jyotin Singh, who died fighting a suicide bomber during an attack on the Indian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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According to CM Biren Singh, funds for the memorial has already been allocated and that it will be constructed at the earliest so that we can pay our respects and tributes to their sacrifices.
Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on December 16 to remember the bravery and sacrifices of the Indian defence forces during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, said the chief minister, adding, it is a historic war of the time and India’s swift response to a planned Pakistan aggression in 1971. The war also resulted in the creation of Bangladesh following the surrender of Pakistan Army before India, he added.
He further stated that India has, today, become a strong nation, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cannot be taken lightly by any other country, he said highlighting India’s power, including yesterday’s test-firing of the country’s Agni-V nuclear capable missile.
Singh also highlighted the state’s achievement of being identified as Most Improved States for three consecutive years, and said Manipur is moving forward in development.
Encouraging unity in the state, the chief minister stressed that around 35-36 communities reside together in the state and can never be separated. In an earnest appeal to the people, Singh deliberated on the need to shed single community-centered agendas and to instead work for a common good. He deliberated on the need to seek government’s assent or approval before taking up any work on government property or land.
The programme were also attended by ministers, advocate general, MLAs, chief secretary, DGP, top officials from the para-military forces, senior government officials, among others.
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