Our Correspondent
Imphal, Dec. 16 (EMN): Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has assured a memorial park for soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces from the state who have laid down their lives for the nation.
Biren Singh made the assurance while speaking at the Vijay Diwas observation in Imphal on Friday.
Highlighting sacrifices made for the nation by numerous defence officers and personnel from the state like Major Bob Khathing and Major Laishram Jyotin Singh, who died fighting a suicide bomber during an attack on the Indian Embassy in Kabul (Afghanistan),he said that funds for the memorial have already been allocated.
“It will be constructed at the earliest so that we can pay our respects and tributes to their sacrifices,” he said.
Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on December 16 to remember the bravery and sacrifices of the Indian defence forces during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War.
‘India has, today, become a strong nation, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cannot be taken lightly by any other country,’ he said.
Biren Singh also highlighted the state’s achievement of being identified as ‘most improved state’ for three consecutive years, adding that Manipur is moving forward in development.
Crediting the government officials including security personnel and general public for the achievement, the chief minister also congratulated and appreciated the ministers, MLAs, government officials and public for all the support and cooperation.
“Let us continue to work further to turn Manipur into a Model State,” he said appealing for more support and cooperation from all.
In an earnest appeal to the people, Biren Singh deliberated on the need to shed single community-centered agendas and to instead work for a common good. He deliberated on the need to seek government’s assent or approval before taking up any work on government property or land.