CM inspects INA HQ
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 01 2021:
Chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday inspected the erstwhile headquarters of Indian National Army (INA) at Moirang Konjengbam Leikai, which is being developed as a historical tourist site by the state government at an estimated project cost of Rs 35 crore.
Speaking to media persons, CM N Biren asserted that as in some states of the country where aeroplane could land on the highways, he will work to ensure construction of top class roads in the state to facilitate landing of aircrafts.
The CM also commended the land owners for protecting the site and the old building for decades and handing over the land to the government to develop it as a historical tourist site.
He further stated that since the old building is a heritage site, the complex would be developed as a world-class tourist destination while preserving its original form.
He further revealed that the existing INA Memorial site would also be upgraded and renovated soon.
N Biren also thanked the locals for allowing the development of the site, while adding that the construction work will be finished within December before the enforcement of Election Code of Conduct.
The programme was also attended by education minister S Rajen, Moirang MLA P Sharatchandra, former MLA M Prithviraj, DC Bishnupur Ranjan Yumnam and other officials.
It was at this site that the Indian tricolour was hoisted by the fighters of INA for the first time on Indian soil during World War-II in 1944.The old building which was used by the INA as their office still exists at the complex.
The site was protected by some private owners of the locality since 1944.However, they have handed over the land to the government on the condition that they are provided land compensation.
The complex is being developed on the land measuring 2443 square feet by Manipur Police Housing Corporation Ltd as the implementing agency.
It is designed by Huidrom Design Studio, Khurai Salanthong.
A giant Indian National Flag will be hoisted on a 165 feet tall mast at the site.