VP Radhakrishnan Visits INA Museum, Sainik School Imphal
Calls for discipline, courage, patriotism and technological adaptability among cadets
GG News Bureau
Imphal, 8th Sept: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday visited the INA Museum at Moirang in Manipur and paid homage to the valour and sacrifices of the Indian National Army (INA). He visited the historic site where the Indian Tricolour was first hoisted on the Indian mainland by the INA and paid floral tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Later, the Vice-President visited Sainik School Imphal, where he paid tribute at the War Memorial and received a Guard of Honour from the cadets.
Addressing the students, Shri Radhakrishnan recalled the INA’s role in India’s freedom struggle and noted that freedom fighters from across the country, including Tamil Nadu, had joined the INA and made sacrifices for the nation.
He said the true legacy of an institution is reflected in the character of its students and alumni, and urged cadets to develop discipline, courage and leadership. Emphasising the importance of discipline, he said it provides the foundation for excellence, while true leadership involves accepting responsibility, setting an example, listening to others and taking the right decisions.
Highlighting national integration, the Vice-President said India’s diverse languages, traditions and regions are united by a shared national identity. He said Sainik Schools have a special role in strengthening Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat by bringing students from diverse backgrounds together.
He also urged cadets to preserve timeless values of discipline, integrity and patriotism while becoming adaptable, innovative and technologically aware. Referring to opportunities in artificial intelligence, space technology, biotechnology, cybersecurity and robotics, he encouraged students to prepare themselves for a rapidly changing world.
Describing the Northeast as an integral and beautiful part of India, Shri Radhakrishnan praised the hard work and contribution of its people. He also encouraged students to visit historic sites such as Cellular Jail to understand the hardships endured by freedom fighters.
Calling on students to contribute to nation-building, the Vice-President said that performing one’s duty to the best of one’s ability every day would collectively help realise the goal of Viksit Bharat.
