Imphal: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday handed over and dedicated the historic Kangla Nongpok Thong – The Eastern Gate of Kangla Fort – to the people of the state.
The ceremony was held in the presence of Rajya Sabha MP Maharaja Leishemba Sanajaoba, ministers, MLAs, various high-ranking officials and locals of the area.
Speaking as chief guest at the function, CM Singh stated that the Kangla Nongpok Thong is one of the 21 projects recently inaugurated by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to the state last week. He expressed that it is of great pride and honour that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has bestowed such concern and recognition to a small state like Manipur on the reopening of Nongpok Thong by tweeting “May the spirit of peace, prosperity and happiness be enhanced across the state”.
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