Manipur Govt celebrates Republic Day amidst general strike called by rebel groups
Source: IT News / DIPR
Imphal, January 27 2021:
Manipur Govt celebrated the 72nd Republic Day on January 26 across the state amidst boycott and general strike called by various armed rebel groups waging war against the Govt of India.
The State level celebration was held at historic Kangla with Governor Dr Najma Heptulla unfurling the National flag and taking salute from different march-past contingents.
The celebration was observed at all districts headquarters of the state.
The celebration began with the Governor inspecting the Guard of Honour accorded by a contingent of 8th IRB and commanded by Deputy Commandant of 7th Manipur Rifles Reena Haobam at historic Kangla in Imphal.
Later, Dr Heptulla unfurled the National Tricolour amidst playing of the National Anthem.
The Governor then took salute from 27 march-past contingents including six band contingents.
During the celebration, 20 different Government Departments also showcased their works and achievements by displaying tableaus.
One cultural troupe also took part in the celebration.
On the other hand, different Government Departments also erected giant gates at different parts of Imphal city as part of the Republic Day, 2021 celebrations.
Earlier, the Governor decorated two officers of Manipur Police with President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, seven officers and personnel with Police Medal for Meritorious Service and two Fire Service personnel with President's Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service.
Recipients of President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service were IGP (AP/Ops & Provisioning) E Priyokumar Singh and Subedar M.Ibobi Singh of 6th IRB.
Winners of Police Medal for Meritorious Service were Subedar M Dimartan Singh of 4th IRB, SI Tuanjahau Simte of CID (SB), Havildar Rongshong Leiyah of 6thIRB, Rifleman Md Shahid Ahamad of 1st IRB, Havildar AS Mayungkui Zimik of MPTC, Pangei and Havildar L Lenin Meetei of MPTC, Pangei.
Recipients of President's Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service were Leading Fireman Kh Balanda Singh and Fireman Thangkhomang Thadou.
Giving vote of thanks to the march-past contingents and other officials present at 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that celebration of Republic Day was a proud moment and important for every citizen, as the Constitution of India came into effect on this day.
With the contributions and path paved by our great leaders, India had now emerged as a powerful nation and become self reliant in many sectors, he added.
Calling the Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a true leader with far vision, the Chief Minister appreciated the initiatives taken up by the Prime Minister in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and saving the large population of the country from numerous fatalities.
Under his supervision, many Indians stranded outside the country were brought back home, PDS items including rice and dal were distributed to every household during the countrywide lockdown while early initiatives were also taken up to produce vaccines for the COVID-19, he stated.
Informing that more than 16 lakhs population of the country had been vaccinated till date, N Biren Singh also acknowledged the contribution of health workers, frontline warriors among others and thanked every citizen for complying with the COVID Appropriate Behaviours.
Stating about the change of route for march-past parade this year, N Biren Singh informed that he along with his Cabinet colleagues and MLAs in consultation with scholars had decided to shift the route, entering Kangla from the northern gate and exit through the southern gate, considering the aged old culture and traditions of the State.
He further said that Manipur with its rich culture and traditions had been able to exist as a self-reliant kingdom in Southeast Asia during the pre-colonial era and so it is imperative to preserve our aged old culture and traditions for further development of the State.
The Chief Minister also maintained that the State Government had been putting tireless efforts to provide best services to the public with considerable improvement in law and order situation.
Many developmental projects had also been taken up, including construction of women markets in both hill and valley districts, amusement parks to be constructed at seven hill districts with a sanction amount of 33 crore rupees, as one of the steps to bridge the gap between hill and valley districts, he added.
.NBiren expressed sadness over depletion of many forest areas due to large scale deforestation for poppy plantations in hill areas of Manipur which is detrimental to the environment.
He sought cooperation of civil society organizations (CSOs), student organizations and different communities in preserving forest areas and rooting out poppy plantations from the state.
He also appealed to CSOs, leaders of hill districts to render support in planting alternatives like fruit bearing plants from the coming season instead of planting poppy.
Cabinet Ministers, MPs, MLAs, top civil, police and military officers, Government employees and general public also took part in the celebration.
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At Tamenglong District In order to honour the date on which the constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950 replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India, the District administration, Tamenglong celebrated the 72nd Republic day at Jadonang Park, Tamenglong Headquarter.
Armstrong Pame, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Tamenglong, the chief guest of the celebration unfurled the national flag and took the March past contingent Republic Day salute from Civil Police and 5th MR, Tamenglong.
Tamenglong was once declared has the highest rate of COVID 19 patients among the hills district but today I'm happy to announce that we have the least, this is because of the public support and with the help of District health department we are able to contain the pandemic stated Armstrong Pame the chief guest of the program.
He also request the public of the Tamenglong to welcome the Chief Minister of Manipur which is scheduled to visit on 29th January of this month.
He urged the public to address all their grievances during his visit.
As a part of the republic day celebration 44(fourth four) merit of certificate award was given to different departments of Tamenglong District administration.
District Hospital Tamenglong also received a certificate of appreciation from the State Health Agency of Manipur for an exemplary performance under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) .
Similar celebration have been observed in the outlying sub divisional headquarters of Tamenglong district.
District Level Officers of Tamenglong, ward/chairman secretaries, school children's also attended the Republic Day celebration.
At Bishnupur District The district administration celebrated the 72nd Republic Day at the Mini Secretariat, Bishnupur, with Neeta Arambam, DC Bishnupur, as the chief guest.
As a part of the celebration, there were cultural programs being presented by various departments in the district and 73 officials of different departments were facilitated for their exemplary work in their respective fields.
The function was attended by MLA of Oinam AC L Radhakishore and officers of different levels in the district.
At Chandel District Mini secretariat, DC complex today.
Today's celebration started with the parade inspection and unfurling of the Nation Flag with Rashtriya salute by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chandel Ksh.
Siddharth.
Due to COVID19 pandemic this year's march-past contingents were limited to the active service personnel only.
Today's parade was commanded by Shankarjit Singh L, MPS.
Speaking on the occasion Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chandel Ksh.
Siddharth said that at present we all are facing the pandemic of Covid19, in our district 628 people were infected and out which 9 people lost their lives till date.
He further added that though the effect of the pandemic is under control because of the hard works of the COVID warriors, of different departments of the district like police personnel, officials of different line departments like DRDA revenue and other social agencies of the district.
He added out of 300 targeted 137 health workers had been vaccinated.
He further said that we all need to be more vigilant and cautious as the pandemic is only controlled and not yet over.
As part of today's function the district administration felicitated, district covid warriors, meritorious students, well performing schools and other government staffs with certificates and cash awards.
Today's function was attended by SP Chandel, CO,8MR, CO, 18AR, DLOs, official staffs and a large numbers of public of the district.
At Senapati District At Senapati District Th Kirankumar IAS Deputy Commissioner Senapati was the chief guest of the function unfurl the nation flag and took salute Ingawale Pravin Dadaso IPS and IRB contingents and also celebrated in all six sub division .
Commendation certificates were distributed to all the officers, officals, Police personnel and people who contributed and helped the district administrative.
At Ukhrul District The Ukhrul District Administration has successfully hosted the 72nd Republic Day Celebrations of India at its Mini-Secretariat Compound by maintaining proper SOP guidelines today.
Deputy Commissioner of the district Joseph Pauline Kamson unfurled the tri-colour national flag after which addressed the gatherings highlighting various developmental projects which the administration has and will be taken up in the district.
Manipur Police and 6th MR were the two contingents along with CL Thotreithing, SDPO of Ukhrul as the parade commander participated in the function.
Kasomtang Mayar Ngala Long Dance Troupe showcased the Tangkhul Naga folk dance and among others were patriotic song presentations by the ZEO and Kendriya Vidyalaya.
In acknowledgement of the services rendered by employees of various departments, the district administration gave out certificates as an act of appreciation to as many as 122 personnel.
In addition, the district administration gifted red blankets to nine village headmen from various villages located in the district headquarters.
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