IT Correspondent
Jiribam, Jan. 27:
The 72nd Republic Day Celebration was celebrated today at the Jiribam District Headquarter. The celebration was held under the aegis of the Jiribam District Administration with much fervour and gaiety.
The celebration began with the parade inspection led by D. C, Jiribam W. Malemnganba Chenglei followed by unfurled of tri-colour national flag accompanied by national Anthem and DC, Jiribam took guard of honour as a Chief Guest of the programme.
Later march past began at Jiribam Higher Secondary School playground where the parade was led by T.S Chamna Anal, Asst. Commandant 7th IRB, contingents comprising Police personnel , VDF, 87 Bn. CRPF , 7th IRB and troupes from Jiribam Municipal Council, Fire Service took part in it.
Addressing the large gathering of people, Deputy Commissioner, Jiribam W. Malemnganba Chenglei (IAS) greeted the people of Jiribam on the historic moment of the 72nd Republic Day celebration.
He also said, the year 2020 is an eventful year as the whole world was shaken by COVID. Amidst this, the government of Manipur took the decision to bring back the stranded Manipuris from different part of the country. The responsibility of evacuation of around 24 thousand people was entrusted to the Jiribam District Administration.
He added, Jiribam district has been exceptionally well in the evacuation exercise. The spread of COVID was effectively controlled in the District from the beginning.
The District has been improving in various sectors; he also assured that the district administration will also work for the betterment of the District.
During the 72nd Republic day celebration, appreciation certificates have been provided to the various departments employees and frontline warriors of COVID-19 and Civil Society Organisation of Jiribam by the District Administration to encourage them for their efforts.
However the media fraternity of Jiribam District who were trying day and night to bring news and views of Jiribam in the light of people seems to be kept aside without any words of appreciation for their dedicated work done, which the All Jiribam Working Journalists Union (AJWJU) took seriously and expressed dissatisfaction over the Administration, Stated in a press release of All Jiribam Working Journalists Union.
On the other hand, 119 infantry Battalion TA (Assam) also displayed different weapons, arms and ammunition on the Republic day.
The Republic Day celebration was witnessed by the elected members of the District, District level Officials and the large numbers of public from in and around of the district.
