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Imphal, Oct.14: “Rejuvenation of Ancestor Worship among all communities, ethnic groups in Manipur will be the only way to renovate peace and harmony in Manipur. And ultimately it will unite us together”, said Sarangthem Manaobi (Khoiranthaba), Retd. IPS, Member, International Human Rights Association, London and also member of International Bar Association London, and attended the function as guest of honor at 1st Foundation day of Malem Sanamahi Laining Maheiroi Lup (International Sanamahi Students’ Association) held today at Manipur Press Club.
He said Manipur was being defeated by the religious invasion of 1950, when People of Manipur were divided in the name of cast system (General\SC\ST) which was brought by Hindu religion.
Now, it will be the right time to disperse, propagate and inject the essence of ancestor worship among all communities inhibiting in the state that since time immemorial, People of Manipur believe in worshiping our ancestors and for fathers. If we could do so, then, there would be nobody on earth who dares to stand against a United Manipur, added Manaobi.
Importance of the inclusion of history and relation between valley and hill people during ancient period in Schools and Colleges were also discussed among the students and resource persons in the function.
Prof Sairem Nilabir, Chairman, Kangla Religious Committee , Aheibam Romel, Prof SCERT and Huidrom Jenita Chanu, President ISSA attended the function as Chief Guest, Guest of Honor and President in the foundation day celebration.