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Imphal, Aug 14 : The 66th Independence day will be observed tomorrow. The main function will be held at 9.30 am at 1stBn MR. The Governor Gurbhachan Jagat said in a message, “We have been celebrating the Independence Day since the attainment of India’s Independence on August 15, 1947. While celebrating our Independence, we have to introspect on how far we have been able to uphold and promote the spirit of nationhood and its freedom as citizens of an independent country. The 15th of August reminds us of the pre-independence spirit and patriotism along with the unity and sacrifices made for the attainment of our freedom from the British yoke. It is worthwhile to recall that our freedom was won after supreme sacrifices by innumerable Indians at the altar of the long freedom struggle.For the last 65 years of our independence, India has made significant progress in all spheres and has been recognized as a prospective economic superpower. However, much more is still to be done in order to bring our country on par with developed countries. It is in this context that Manipur too should, as an important State of the country, contribute and partake of the opportunities that the changing times bestow on our country. We have to reject any differences which are impeding our progress. It should be our earnest and strong aspiration to achieve peace and progress in our State and contribute to human welfare. Today, we must work for both national coherence and emotional integrity and also for transmitting the great ideals for justice, equality and fellowship to the future generations.
As a nation, we should always be proud of our democracy and our commitment to peace, equality and social justice. The legacy of our freedom fighters must be preserved at all costs. On this day of rejoicing, we must all unitedly stand together in paying homage to our freedom fighters – both known and unknown – and redeem our pledge to utilize our national resources and the talented human resource to usher in a new economic order providing opportunities to all sections of our society. Let us also resolve to promote peace and harmony, narrow our differences and work together for the peace and progress of our State and the nation.
Maj Gen U K Gurung, YSM, IGAR (South) and All Ranks of Assam Rifles extend warm greetings and sincere goodwill to all the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of Independence Day. IGAR (South) also sends his earnest message of unity and understanding on this joyous occasion and wishes the people peace and prosperity.
892 personnel have been awarded police medals on the occasion of the Independence Day this year. President’s Police Medals for Gallantry have been awarded to 13 personnel, Police Medals for Gallantry to 113 personnel, President’s Police Medals for Distinguished service to 84 personnel and Police Medals for Meritorious Service have been awarded to 682 personnel.
28 personnel on the occasion of Independence Day, 2012 have also been awarded including President’s Correctional Service Medals for Distinguished Service to Three personnel and Correctional Service Medals for Meritorious Service to 25 personnel.
Police Medal for gallantry
Sarangthem Ibomcha Singh Dy. Superintendent of Police, Kh. Basanta Kumar Sub Inspector, Potsangbam Tarunkumar Singh Sub Inspector, Toijam Khogen Singh Sub Inspector, Khangembam Sunilkumar Singh Sub Inspector, Binoy Irom Jemadar
President’s Police Medal For Distinguished Service Independence Day-2012 Nongmaithem Ibohanbi Singh, Inspector of Police, Cid(sb), Vip Security Section, Police Medal For Meritorious Service Independence Day-2012
Bhadra Bhattarai, Havildar, 4th Indian Reserve Battalion, Laiphrakpam Ibotombi Singh, Havildar, Mptc, Pangei I/E PO Pangei, Heigrujam Kullachandra Singh, Superintendent of Police, Telecom, Mpto, N Chandrajini Singh, Subedar, 1st Bn, Manipur Rifles, Imphal.
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