Vijay Diwas observed in Manipur
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN
Imphal, December 16 2014:
Vijay Diwas was observed here to pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 .
Manipur Government organised a grand function to mark the day at the 1st Manipur Rifles Banquet hall, where Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam attended as the chief guest and president respectively.
Vijay Diwas is commemorated every December 16 across the country to mark its military victory over Pakistan.
Among the Indian soldiers killed in the war, five were from Manipur.
Their families were honoured with cash award of Rs 10,000 each on the occasion.
"No one can challenge the integrity of the nation.
We should prepare ourselves to meet this challenge," Chief Minister Ibobi said in his speech on the occasion.
Ibobi said, "The Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 and several other challenges faced by our people have clearly shown that Indians are always ready to fight for the integrity," he said.
"It is our bounden duty to honour all the martyrs" .
Ministers, MLAs, Parliamentary Secretaries, top civil and police officials and several ex-servicemen also attended the function.