Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh flagged off two motor bike rallies from Hapta Kangjeibung to Moirang and Mao on Sunday, in celebration of 75 years of India's Independence.
The chief minister welcomed the riders from different rider groups participating in the bike rally for Mao and he said that the riders will spread the message of India’s Independence and the people’s responsibility towards building unity in the country. He prayed for the safe return of the riders.
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He also said that the Nation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating the country’s 75 years of Independence as Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and remembering the sacrifices of the people and leaders in their efforts to achieve independence.
The second rally will ride till INA Martyrs’ Memorial complex at Moirang, N Biren Singh said, welcoming the second group of riders participating in the Imphal-Moirang rally.
Further reminding the gathering of the sacrifices and contributions made by the many leaders and the public in the fight against the British rule for India’s Independence, he called on all to help in building a strong and united India.
DGP Manipur P Doungel said whatever the people do today, becomes an example for unity as well as showing the power of youth. The power of youth that is channelised in the correct manner and that is used in a way that is befitting for the state as well as the community.
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N Biren Singh led the second rally on a motor bike, while Forest Minister Thongam Biswajit Singh led participants from 22 riders groups in the rally to Mao. Mementos were also distributed to the rider groups.
The rallies are organised by the Home department in celebration of the 75 years of Independence as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The flagging off ceremony was also attended by Ministers, MLAs, chief secretary Rajesh Kumar, high ranking Police officials, among others.
