Ganga Prasad takes oath as Governor
Source: The Sangai Express DlPR
Imphal, August 12 2021:
Governor designate of Manipur Ganga Prasad was sworn in as the Governor of Manipur at a ceremony held today at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal.
Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur PV Sanjay Kumar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Ganga Prasad.
He will take charge as Governor, in addition to his own duties during the absence on leave of Dr Najma Heptulla.
It may be mentioned that Ganga Prasad is also the Governor of Sikkim.
The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Deputy Speaker, Council of Ministers, Chief Secretary, Director General of Police and other senior officials of the State Government and senior citizens.
After the swearing-in-ceremony the Governor also inspected the guard of honour.
Ganga Prasad also visited the Indian National Army (INA) Museum at Moirang today afternoon.
He paid homage to the statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at the INA Museum Complex by offering a floral tribute.
Later, he inspected the exhibition gallery of the museum where pictures, artifacts and items relating to the freedom fighter and the movement of INA have been preserved.
Speaking to media persons, the new Governor said that visiting this place compelled him to remember the supreme sacrifices made by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the fire he ignited in the minds of the youth during the Indian freedom movement.
He also appreciated the great freedom fighter for his vision at that time, and added that recalling the life of Netaji through this museum will surely inspire the younger generation.