Moirang Indian National Army Martyrs Memorial campaign
14th August 2022
Moirang Indian National Army Martyrs Memorial campaign
MOIRANG INDIAN NATIONAL ARMY MARTYRS MEMORIAL CAMPAIGN DR. RAJKUMAR RANJAN SINGH, HONBLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR EDUCATION & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS PAYS TRIBUTE AT THE INA MEMORIAL
The NCC Cadets taking part in the ongoing Moirang INA Martyr’s Memorial Campaign were thrilled when Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Hon ble Minister of State for Education & External Affairs, arrived at the Moirang INA Memorial to pay his tributes to the Martyrs of the INA, Or Azad Hind Fauj.
Shri Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh, Hon'ble Minister, Education & Law and Legislative Affairs, Govt of Manipur, received the Chief Guest. Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh started the proceedings by laying a Wreath at the Statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, after which he hoisted the National Flag at this historic location, where the Flag of INA was hoisted on 14th April 1944, after Moirang and adjoining areas were liberated by the INA and Japanese troops. The Hon’ble Minister then cleaned the “ITTEFAQ, ETMAD, QURBANI’ Monument, as a sign of respect and reverence.
The Hon’ble Minister was then escorted by two NCC Cadet Pilots to the Auditorium, and the Group Commander NCC updated the Hon’ble Minister on the NCC Cadets enthusiastic participation in the Memorial Campaign. The function commenced by the Welcome Address, followed by the live rendition of INA Song. The Audience was moved at the emotions in the song. After the song, the felicitation of the descendants of the INA Warriors was carried out, and a token of respect was presented to them by the Minister, DG BSF and DC Bishnupur.
Moirang Indian National Army Martyrs Memorial campaign
Shri Th. Basanta Kumar Singh then addressed the audience. He explained the history behind the National Flag, and called upon the Students and NCC Cadets to work hard for the future. He appreciated the excellent response of the NCC Cadets and admired their motivation.
Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Hon ble Minister of State for Education & External Affairs, addressed the huge gathering, and conveyed his appreciation for the scale and warmth of this Function. He stated that the Country is making progress in every field, and it is now upon the Youth to step forward and carry on the legacy left to us by our Freedom Fighters. Their sacrifices should not go in vain, and we should never forget. He briefly recounted the importance of Moirang and the impact of INA on the Independence struggle. He praised the NCC Cadets for their high spirits and participation in the Campaign.
In the end, a Video compiled by NCC Cadets of NCC Group Imphal was played for the gathering, in which pictures of Netaji and the INA, including the Manipuri Veterans were cast into a video, with the beautiful INA Song in the background. The Group Commander, before launching the Video, requested all Cadets to forever remember the Indian National Army and its contribution towards the Independence Struggle.
Lt Col MS Rawat, Offg PRO (Defence)
Imphal, Manipur :
Press Information Bureau (Defence Wing)
Government Of India
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This Press Release was posted on 15 August 2022
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