Governor extends I-Day greeting
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 14, 2012:
Governor Gurbachan Jagat has extended his greetings and best wishes to all the citizens of Manipur on the occasion of Independence Day, 2012.
In his message, the Governor observed that we have been celebrating Independence Day since the attainment of India's Independence on August 15, 1947.While celebrating
our Independence, we have to introspect on how far we have been able to uphold and promote the spirit of nationhood and its freedom as citizens of an independent
country.
August 15 reminds us of the pre-independence spirit and patriotism along with the unity and sacrifices made for the attainment of our freedom from the
British yoke.
It is worthwhile to recall that our freedom was won after supreme sacrifices by innumerable Indians at the altar of the long freedom struggle.
For the
last 65 years of our independence, India has made significant progress in all spheres and has been recognized as a prospective economic superpower.
However, much more
is still to be done in order to bring our country on par with developed countries.
It is in this context that Manipur too should, as an important State of the country,
contribute and partake of the opportunities that the changing times bestow on our country.
We have to reject any differences which are impeding our progress.
It should
be our earnest and strong aspiration to achieve peace and progress in the state and contribute to human welfare.
Today, we must work for both national coherence and
emotional integrity and also for transmitting the great ideals for justice, equality and fellowship to the future generations, the Governor exhorted.
Meanwhile, GOC
of Red Shield Division Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM has extended his greeting and prayer for peace and well being of all the people of the state on the occasion of the
66th Independence Day.
The General said, "May the Almighty bless the people with the wisdom and courage to usher Manipur into a new era of reconciliation and all
round development which the State richly deserves".
Maj Gen UK Gurung YSM, IGAR (South) and all ranks of Assam Rifles have also extended warm greetings and goodwill
to all the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of Independence Day.
IGAR (S) also sent his message of unity and understanding on this joyous occasion and
wished the people peace and prosperity, according to a statement issued by PRO HQ IGAR (South).