PM Modi salutes Martyr Deepak Chingakham, honors INA legacy via Mount Manipur tribute

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 13 paid rich tributes to the people of Manipur, praising their contribution to India’s armed forces, culture, and sports.

Addressing a gathering, Modi said, “Many children of Manipur are engaged in protecting Mother India in different parts of the country. Recently, the world witnessed the power of the Indian Army in Operation Sindoor, where our soldiers wreaked such havoc that the Pakistani army started to panic. The valour of many brave sons and daughters of Manipur is also part of this success.”

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The Prime Minister especially saluted the sacrifice of martyr Deepak Chingakham, who laid down his life during the operation. “The country will always remember his sacrifice,” he said.

Underscoring Manipur’s cultural and sporting importance, Modi added, “I have always said Indian culture is incomplete without Manipuri culture. Without the players of Manipur, the sports of India would also be incomplete. The youth of Manipur give their whole heart and soul for the pride of the tricolour.”

PM Narendra Modi said, "Any kind of violence in Manipur is unfortunate. This violence is a great injustice to our ancestors and our future generations. Therefore, we have to take Manipur forward on the path of peace and development and we have to do it together. We have to take inspiration from Manipur's contribution in the freedom struggle of India and in the defence of India. It was the land of Manipur where the Indian National Army hoisted the Indian flag for the first time. Netaji Subhash called Manipur the gateway to India's freedom. This land has given many heroic sacrifices. Our government is moving forward, taking inspiration from every such great personality of Manipur. Our government has taken another big step. Mount Harriet inthe  Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been renamed as Mount Manipur. This is a tribute of 140 crore countrymen of India to the Manipuri freedom fighters..."