Manipur celebrates 76th Republic Day with mass participation from across the state

By  News On Air   Jan 26, 2025

Manipur celebrated the country’s 76th Republic Day joining the nationwide celebration with mass participation from across the State. The State Level Republic Day Celebrations, 2025 was held at historic Kangla with Governor of Manipur Ajay Kumar Bhalla unfurling the National flag and taking salutes from different march past contingents.

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, Cabinet Ministers, MP, MLAs, Chief Secretary, Security Advisor, DGP 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 commanded by Jay Barange, IPS Probationer, Thoubal district.

Later the Governor unfurled the Tricolour and then took a salute from 54 march past contingents commanded by Laishram Sarita Devi, SP (Sports) of Manipur Police. Ten different Cultural Troupes and Tableaux of 12 different departments along with a special Drive Past from Manipur Fire Service Department also took part in marching contingents following the march past. Some selected officers and personnel of the Manipur Police Department were decorated by the Governor with the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.

Later delivering the Vote of Thanks at the 1st Bn. Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that India had witnessed a drastic change in terms of development under the far-sighted vision and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that under his guidance, India is marching ahead to become the 4th largest economy in the world.

He said that the State Government had been continuously taking up development works even during the unprecedented crisis. The Chief Minister said that protecting and safeguarding Manipur should be the priority of every Manipur and appealed to the public to contribute their parts in making Manipur and Bharat strong and united.

The 76th Republic Day was also celebrated by the District Administration at the respective district headquarters in the State.