Moirang Utsav 2022 : Governor greets ex-servicemen
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, April 13 2022:
Governor La Ganesan has greeted the team of Akhil Bharatiya Poorv Sainik Sewa Parishad (ABPSSP) who came down to Imphal in connection with the observance of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Moirang Utsav 2022 which will be held tomorrow at INA Memorial at Moirang.
It may be mentioned that Colonel Shaukat Malik of the Indian National Army hoisted the tricolour at Moirang for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April, 1944 .
The observance will be held in commemoration of this day.
Talking to representatives of ABPSSP, the Governor said that the Centre under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to all round development and welfare of the people.
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He stated that ex-servicemen are those who once served the country in different capacities and any issues relating to them should be addressed and if required will be informed to the Centre.
Expressing confidence that peace will prevail in Manipur, the Governor said that the scenario in the State has undergone a lot of changes and a peaceful environment will prevail as there is a committed Government at the Centre.
He also hosted a lunch for the visiting representatives of ex-servicemen at Raj Bhavan.
Lt General (retd) Vishnu Kant Chaturvedi, President of ABPSSP said that 40 ex-servicemen from 29 branches of ABPSSP will participate in Moirang Utsav 2022.The Parishad will work for the welfare of ex-servicemen and their widows in the country, he added.
Earlier today, the Governor also interacted with the representatives and bikers of 'North East on Wheels' at Raj Bhavan.
He thanked the team for their initiative to explore the beauty of the North East.
The expedition team was flagged off from Guwahati on April 9 and will journey throughout the North East.
The expedition is being organized by Amazing Namaste Foundation as a part of celebrating 75 years of India's Independence - "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" .