Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan toured the INA War Museum gallery at Moirang, Manipur and paid floral tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. He also visited Sainik School Imphal where he emphasized on national integration, discipline, and preserving timeless values while adapting to technological advancements.
On 8th September 2026, Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the INA Museum at Moirang, Manipur, the historic site where the Indian Tricolour was first hoisted on Indian soil by the Indian National Army. He toured the INA War Museum gallery, commemorating the valour and sacrifices of the INA, and paid floral tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Later, the Vice-President visited Sainik School Imphal, where he paid floral tribute at the War Memorial and was accorded a Guard of Honour by the cadets. He joined the cadets for lunch at the Mess and subsequently addressed and interacted with them.
Speaking on his visit to Moirang at the School, the Vice-President recalled the historic role of the INA in India’s freedom struggle. He noted that several freedom fighters from across the country, including many from Tamil Nadu, had joined the INA and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
He also recalled his recent visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had hoisted the Indian Tricolour, and said that these historic sites remind the younger generation of the courage, patriotism, and sacrifices of India’s freedom fighters.
Highlighting the importance of national integration, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said that India’s diversity of languages, traditions, and regions is united by a shared national identity. He emphasised that Sainik Schools have a special role in strengthening the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, as students from diverse backgrounds learn, train, eat, and play together.
Referring to the rapid pace of technological change, he urged the cadets to preserve the timeless values of discipline, integrity, and patriotism while also becoming adaptable, innovative, and technologically aware. He mentioned emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, space technology, biotechnology, cybersecurity, and robotics as areas offering new opportunities to the younger generation.
During his interaction with the cadets, the Vice-President described the Northeast as an integral and beautiful part of India and praised the hard work and contribution of its people.
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