State joins Nation on Republic Day celebration
CM delivers point with War on Drugs assertion
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, January 27 2023:
Manipur joined the country in celebrating the 74th Republic Day yesterday.
The State level Republic Day celebration was held at Kangla with Governor La Ganesan unfurling the National flag and taking salute from different march-past contingents.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Cabinet Ministers,, Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly, members Lokayukta of Manipur, Chief Secretary, Director General of Police and senior civil and police officials also took part in the celebration.
The celebration began with the Governor inspecting the Guard of Honour accorded by a contingent of 6th Battalion Manipur Rifles (MR) commanded by Additional Superintendent of Police (Central Motor Transport Workshop) T Bishwajit Singh.
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Later, Governor La Ganesan unfurled the Tricolour amidst playing of the National Anthem by 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles band and then took salute from 76 march-past contingents including different band contingents, commanded by Commandant of 2nd Battalion Manipur Rifles Victoria Yengkhom.
The march-past contingents were followed by 20 different cultural troupes and tableaus of 14 different departments.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that the Centre has included two personalities from the State, Thounaojam Chaoba Singh (public affairs) and K Shanathoiba Sharma (sports) from the State for Padmashri Award which are awarded to personalities for their distinguished service in different fields.
N Biren was delivering the vote of thanks at the 1st Manipur Rifles Ground as a part of the 74th Republic Day celebration.
Further highlighting the seriousness of the State government in its War on Drugs campaign, the Chief Minister said that the five Manipur Police personnel arrested recently with illegal drugs have been terminated with immediate effect.
The Chief Minister further warned that there will be no compromise against anyone found involved in illegal drugs and poppy plantation activities.
He wished the people of the State on the occasion and thanked everyone participating in the celebration including students, civil police, security forces, ex-servicemen, people from different communities, civil societies, etc.
Biren recounted his memories of participating in the Republic Day march-past parade during his college days.
It is under the Indian Constitution that the citizens of the country enjoy their rights and responsibilities, he added.
Further stating that India has assumed the presidency of the G-20 and that Manipur will also be hosting certain events as in other parts of the country, the Chief Minister sought support from the people so that the events/meetings are hosted successfully.
Meanwhile, during the celebration at Kangla, officers and personnel of Manipur Police, Manipur Central Jail and Manipur Fire Service Department were decorated by the Governor with the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, Police Medal for Gallantry (on the occasion of Independence Day, 2021), Police Medal for Meritorious Service (on the occasion of Independence Day, 2021), Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Police Training, 2020-2021, President Correctional Service Medal for Distinguished Service, President Correctional Service Medals for Meritorious Service and Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service.
Director General of Police (Prison) and Managing Director of Manipur Police Housing Corporation Limited Christopher Doungel, IPS received the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
Inspector, CDO/Imphal West Gunachandra Chanam and Head Constable (HC), 8th Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) Hijam Eshworchandra Singh were decorated with the Police Medal for Gallantry.
Police Medal for Meritorious Service was accorded to Superintendent of Police (SP), Vigilance & Anti-Corruption S Gautam Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police/CID (SB) Th Gojen Singh, Inspector (Vigilance & Anti-Corruption) Konthoujam Bobby, Subedar 1st MR Akoijam Bhogendro Singh, Subedar 1st IRB Sanasam Raju Singh, Jemadar (MPTC) Konjengbam Priyojit Singh, HC/CID (SB) M Parpa Chothe and Assistant Sub-Inspector, Imphal West Sarangthem Joychandra Meetei.
Subedar (MPTC) Maibam Babu Meitei, Subedar (MPTC) Potsangbam Robert Singh, Jemadar Lukram Lenin Meetei and Rifleman (MPTC) Kongbrailatpam Premsunder Sharma received the Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Police Training.
Retired Deputy Superintendent N Hemantakumar Singh was accorded with President Correctional Service Medal for Distinguished Service while Chief Head Warder W Didymus Tangkhul, Head Warder Jilkhokai Touthang, Warder Khupzalam Neishil, Warder L Robindro Singh and Retired Chief Head Warder Thamsel Lamkang were accorded with President Correctional Service Medals for Meritorious Service.
Apart from this, Fireman M Romendro Singh and Lanamei Benjamin of Fire Service Department received the Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service.