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Imphal, Dec 11:
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and his cabinet colleagues today greet the people of the state on occasion of the Nupi Lal Numit which is celebrating tomorrow in commemoration to the brave ‘Imas’ (Mothers) of the State who had fought in the ‘Nupi Lai’ against the exploitive might of the British imperialists.
On December 12, 1939, our brave ‘Imas’ came to the forefront revolting against the British imperialists calling for immediate stoppage of rice export which had triggered an artificial famine in the State. Thus, every year, we observe December 12 as ‘Nupilal Numit’ as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and patriotism of the women of Manipur.
In his message the Chief Minister said that today, our womenfolk continue to not only play a vital and active role in social issues but they are also leading from the forefront in every possible field including arts & culture, sports, public administration, medicine and entrepreneurship, among others. Kunjarani Devi, Mary Kom, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu, Linthoi Chanambam are a few of our sportswomen who have shone bright in the international stage and demonstrated the courage and strength of our women.
Th. Basanta Kumar Singh, Minister, Education/Law & Legislative Affairs, Manipur in his message said that Nupi Lal in Manipur is one of the important movements in the history of Manipuri women. It sowed the new seeds of economic and political reforms for a new Manipur.
All over the world Manipuri women have been known for their valor, skill and active involvement in many social, economic, political and cultural activities. They are the role models as a mother, wife, daughter, sister and a daughter-in-law. In the earlier days they had shown their might in bringing about justice in the state, the education minister said.
