Netaji lives in the mind of every Indian: Governor
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, April 15 2018: Governor Dr Najma Heptulla today, while speaking at the 74th anniversary of Flag Hoisting Day at INA Martyr's Memorial Complex, Moirang, wished the people on the occasion of Cheiraoba and congratulated pugilist MC Mary Kom on winning gold in the CWG women's boxing (45-48 kg) final.

The event was observed to commemorate the historic event of the first hoisting of the Tri-Colour Flag of Free India at Moirang under the leadership of freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

The Governor hoisted the National tri-colour to mark the celebration.

Minister Art and Culture, L Jayantakumar Singh, MLA Moirang, P Sharatchandra Singh, Commissioner, Art and Culture, Transport and Power, M Lakshmikumar Singh; Member of Lok Sabha, Prahlad Singh Patel and grandnephew of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Chandra Kumar Bose shared the dais with the Governor at the function.

Netaji lives in the mind of every Indian: Governor

During the ceremony, the Governor stated that the occasion evokes a deep feeling of pride in her because the INA traversed through the State on its historic campaign to free India from the Bristish on the call given by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

This 74th anniversary also reminds us of Netaji's clarion call 'Delhi chalo' at Singapore on October 21, 1943.Slogans in pre-independence period reverberated with great themes like Purna Swaraj, Quit India, 'Do or Die' and 'Delhi Chalo', she added.

Let Subhash Chandra Bose's life and that of other freedom fighters continue to be a beacon to all Indians, lighting up the path they follow, she said while reminding Netaji's remarkable contribution and the saga of valour and sacrifices he made to free India from the British.

Minister L Jayantakumar said that Moirang has remained a great historical significance in India's freedom struggle as it was made the advanced Headquarters of the Provisional Government of free India.

Chandra Kumar Bose who is also a social activist said that Moirang is a sacred place where Bharatiyas of the Ajad Hind Fauj fought for freedom of the nation.

Prahlad Singh Patel remaked the day as a memorable one in the history of the country as it was on this day that the tricolour flag was hoisted for the first time on a liberated Indian soil.

Floral tributes were paid to the giant statue of Netaji while Khamba Thoibi and Dhol Cholom traditional dances were also presented during the function.