Imphal,
(the
states. news)Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually laid the foundation stone for
Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum, Luangkao Village, Tamenglong
District on Monday.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda
attended the foundation laying programme as President and Guest of Honour
respectively at City Convention Centre, Imphal, where the main function was
organised.
Addressing the gathering, Union Home Minister stated that the Museum was to be
constructed honouring the contribution made by freedom fighters of the state
during the freedom struggle against the British Rule.
He continued that construction of such a museum and paying respect to freedom
fighters would imbibe a sense of nationalism to youths of the Country.
Regarding the renaming Mount Harriet as Mount Manipur, the Union Minister
recalled that, while reading about various mounts of Andaman and Nicobar
Island, he came to know that Maharaja Kulachandra Singh was sent to Kalapani
and kept on Mount Harriet for fighting against the British
during the 1891 Anglo Manipur War.
As such, Mount Harriet was renamed as Mount Manipur in honour of the Maharaja’s
contribution,
he added.
Stating the contribution of Rani Gaidinliu in the freedom struggle, Amit Shah
added the whole country has known her as Rani honouring her contribution.
He also maintained that the freedom struggle of India would have been
incomplete without the then various revolts and uprisings which had taken place
in different parts of the Country.
The Union Home Minister also mentioned the three objectives behind celebrating
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav throughout the Country, which were remembering the
contribution of freedom fighter during the freedom struggle, imbibing a sense a
nationalism in every citizen to contribute in development of
the Country and making India one of the most developed countries when the
country attains its 100 years of Independence.
Mr Shah further appreciated Chief Minister N. Biren Singh for the developmental
works taken up under the latter’s leadership.
He continued that the law and order of the State had also considerably improved
alongside infrastructure development in various sectors.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister of Tribal Affairs
SmArjun Munda for taking decision to set up museums in different states to
commemorate the contributions of tribal freedom fighters.
He continued that the museum would honour the unsung tribal heroes of Manipur
and would ensure that the legacy of their struggles and sacrifices is passed on
to future generations.
The museum would also instill a sense of pride in our history and contribution
to nation building. Important historical objects, documents, artifacts would be
collected, preserved and showcased in
the museum, he added.
Stating that the current generations are indebted to every freedom fighter
across the country,
Mr Biren Singh said that Rani Gaidinliu was one such figure who began her own
version of the Non-Cooperation Movement against the British administration.
He further informed that a monolith had been dedicated in memory of 18 martyrs
who were
exiled to Andaman and Nicobar Island after the Anglo Manipuri War of 1891.
Mentioning the importance of Manipur in India’s history, the Chief Minister
recalled that the first
Indian National Army flag was unfurled on Indian soil at INA Memorial in
Moirang.
He also informed that the State Government had acquired the historical land
around the site
where bombings of the Second World War are still preserved to develop it as a
historical heritage.
Mr Biren assured that the Government would continue to strengthen nation
building and patriotic sentiments in the people of the State.
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda stated that the contributions of
certain freedom
fighters had made attainment of the Country’s independence possible. As such,
the Country was
able to celebrate its 75 years of Independence.
He continued that the Central Government had taken the decision to set up the
Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum in memory of Rani Gaidinliu.
Mr Munda also assured that his Ministry would coordinate with the State
Government and make
sure that the construction of the museum is completed on time.
Mentioning the various developmental works taken up by the Central Government
to bring inclusive development, he stated that the Central Government would
always cooperate with State Governments to ensure holistic development so that
no part of the Country is left out in the growth process.
During the programme, the Chief Minister led the other dignitaries in paying
floral tribute to the
portrait of Rani Gaindinliu. (uni) (For
Hindi News : mediasaheb.com)