Biren hails Major Bob Khathing Rs 3 Cr marked to set up memorial

Imphal, Oct 31 (DIPR)
Chief Minister N Biren Singh today attended the inauguration of Museum of Valour dedicated to Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
Speaking on the sideline of the function, the Chief Minister appreciated Arunachal Pradesh for recognizing and acknowledging the sacrifices of Major Bob Khathing, who is a Manipuri Tangkhul Naga.
He further stressed that the Government of Manipur also acknowledges the sacrifices of the National hero and said that the State Government had already earmarked an amount of Rs 3 crore to construct a memorial at Mantripukhri or some place more centrally located.
But elections and the present situation in the State have been delaying the project, he said.
Biren also highlighted Major Bob Khathing’s sacrifices and said that when the Chinese had laid claim on Tawang, Major Bob Khathing led his soldiers and hoisted the Tricolour and laid claim to Tawang as an integral part of India.
The Chief Minister said that Major Bob Khathing had not only made sacrifices for the Nation but he was also a visionary leader.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had also paid homage to the sacrifices and acknowledged the bravery of Major Bob Khathing in his speech during the function, the Chief Minister said.
The sacrifices of Major Bob Khathing should be remembered, Biren added.