Governor greets ex-servicemen on Moirang Utsav
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR
Imphal, April 13 2022:
Governor La Ganesan has greeted and welcomed a team of Akhil Bharatiya Poorv Sainik Sewa Parishad (ABPSSP) on their arrival here for the observance of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Moirang Utsav 2022 which will be held on Thursday at INA Memorial at Moirang.
It may be mentioned that Colonel Shaukat Malik of the Indian National Army hoisted the tricolour flag at Moirang for the first time on Indian soil on April 14, 1944 .
The observance will be held to commemorate the day.
Talking to the representatives of ABPSSP, the Governor affirmed that the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the government is committed for all round development and welfare of people.
He acknowledged contribution of the ex-servicemen who served the country in different capacities and said any issues relating to ex-servicemen should be addressed and if required will inform to the centre.
Expressing confidence that peace will prevail in the state, Ganesan said the scenario has changed and a peaceful environment will prevail as there is a committed government at the centre.
The Governor also hosted a lunch for the visiting representatives of ex-servicemen at Raj Bhavan.
ABPSSP president Vishnu Kant Chaturvedi (retired Lt General) said 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.
Earlier on Wednesday, the governor interacted with the representatives and bikers of 'North East on Wheels' at Raj Bhavan.
He also thanked the team for their initiative to know the beauty of North East and asked them to inform those who have not been in North East.
The expedition team was flagged off from Guwahati on April 9 and will travel throughout the North East.
The expedition is being organised by Amazing Namaste Foundation as a part of 75th Years of India's Independence- Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.