Tribal heroes in India's freedom struggle Govt ready to honour every unsung hero : CM

Imphal, Sep 29 (DIPR)
Chief Minister N Biren Singh has assured that the State Government would recognize and honour every unsung hero who had fought against British colonialism and were involved in the freedom struggle as martyrs. He added that everyone who had contributed to achieve freedom should be honoured.
The Chief Minister was speaking as chief guest at a one day National dialogue on ‘Tribal Heroes in India’s Freedom Struggle’ held at the Centenary Hall of Manipur University today.
The dialogue was organized by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
N Biren continued that after Narendra Modi became India’s Prime Minister in 2014, the Central Government had taken up initiatives at micro level to recognize all the unsung heroes of India’s freedom struggle.
Everyone who had contributed in attaining freedom, fought against British colonialism are now being honoured, he added.
Mentioning that an Indian coast guard ship was named after the State’s freedom fighter Rani Gaidinliu, the Chief Minister stated that it was the right time to research and bring up the name of every unsung hero who took part in the freedom struggle and honour them.
By choosing a tribal woman for the post of the President of India, the current Union Government under Narendra Modi had shown that every community had contributed to the freedom struggle, Biren claimed.
He then appealed to everyone to be a part of the ‘One India Movement’.
It may be mentioned that the National dialogue on Tribal Heroes in India’s Freedom Struggle is being organized across the country in 125 universities to remember the unforgettable contributions of tribal heroes in the freedom struggle. Its purpose is also to introduce the youth to the contributions and sacrifices of the tribal community in the freedom struggle. Vice-Chancellor, Manipur University Prof N Lokendra Singh, Joint Secretary (NCST) Konthang Touthang, Professor, Department of History, Tripura University Prof Sukhendu Debbarma, Vaibhav Surange of Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, faculties and students of Manipur University also attended the programme, among others.