Imphal, Aug 10 (UNI) Tiranga Concerts", were held here on Saturday as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh appealed to the people of the state to volunteer in cleaning the statues of the freedom fighters who had sacrificed their lives for the motherland and pay floral tribute for their sacrifices.
He said that the freedom and dignified life that we enjoy on Saturday are because of the selfless sacrifices made by our great leaders. He further appealed to ministers and MLAs to organise lunch and join it at different relief camps on Independence Day.
He further asked elected representatives to talk with the displaced persons to address the problems and grievances.
In continuation, initiatives like the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in the country have brought a sense of nationalism, unity, and oneness among the people. He instructed the Director General of Police to conduct a mass motorbike rally on August 15, with mass participation from the youth.
He also appealed to the people of Manipur to participate in rallies, street plays, marathons, and painting competitions organised under the campaign.
Further, appreciating the principal, officials, and students of colleges in the state for singing the national anthem and state song during morning assembly, he maintained that this initiative has instilled a consciousness of unity, discipline, and nationalism amongst the people.
He continued that unity, discipline, and nationalism are the foundations of a strong nation. We must strengthen our nation to be self-sustaining, which will help in protecting the nation and its people. Raising concern about the current challenges India faces due to the current geopolitical scenario, he also stressed the need to make our country strong to successfully tackle the challenges ahead.
During the function, Pung Cholom by the artistes of Manipur University of Culture, a patriotic song by the artistes of Shri Bal Mukund Dev Music College, and a dance choreographed on the Tiranga Anthem by the Government Dance College were showcased.
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