Governor assures help
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 13 2023:
Governor Anusuiya Uikey has assured to extend all possible help for the welfare of ex-servicemen in the State and at the National level.
She was speaking at a luncheon held today with a delegation of Akhil Bharatiya Poorva Sainik Seva Parishad (ABPSSP) at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, a statement from the Governor's Secretariat informed.
The delegation is visiting Manipur in connection with the observance of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Moirang Utsav 2023 which will be held on April 14 at INA Headquarters 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 April 14, 1944 .
On the occasion, the Governor said that ABPSSP has been contributing not only towards the welfare of ex- servicemen but also for the people.
She commended the contribution of the Parishad during the pandemic and their role in safeguarding the country's security.
Remembering the contribution of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in the freedom struggle, the Governor stated that Netaji and his Indian National Army had contributed significantly to the awakening of patriotism in the country.
"The patriotic fervour of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is a source of inspiration for people all over the world fighting for the motherland", she said.
She continued that it is a matter of pride that people of Manipur have played a key role in the freedom struggle.
"Most of the battles fought by INA were in Manipur.
The people of the State sacrificed their lives in the freedom struggle", the Governor added.