Reacting to a news report regarding the poor upkeep of the INA Memorial, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh visited the INA Memorial at Salimgarh in the Red Fort complex today.

The Prime Minister walked around the campus and visited the rooms in which INA detainees were kept, the museum where photographs and uniforms are in display. The Prime Minister expressed his concern at the poor upkeep of the museum and premises. He was told that the concerned departments are seized of the matter and appropriate action will be taken. The Prime Minister expressed the hope that such places of historical importance are brought alive with a mix of display of historical material and other lively activity of interest to the general public.

The Prime Minister's Office has been instructed to direct the concerned ministry to take necessary action.