IT News
Imphal, Feb 10:
Armed wing of the UNLF, the Manipur People’s Army observed its 35th raising day at its general headquarters, CHQs, battalions and units situated in Manipur and outside yesterday.
In a statement, Th Charairongba, media coordinator, DOP of the outfit stated that the MPA was formed on February 9, 1987 to protect the land and resources of Manipur and to liberate the erstwhile kingdom from “colonial India’.
The main observance was held at its general headquarters with chairman Kh Pambei; secretary of defence, Ng Pamheiba ; general secretary, Ch Thanil; secretary of health & family welfare, I Tonsana ; secretary of organization, S Nongdol; secretary of external & regional affairs, Th Sidabamapu; secretary of finance, S Pankhei; assistant secretary, external & regional Affairs Col Y Sanou; MPA’s GSO-I, GSO-II, commanding officers, officers, NCOs, privates, directors, assistant secretaries and staff of party’s departments, it said.
MPA also observed its raising day at its 291 and 293 battalions and headquarters of its external affairs LAKSA (Base Area-2), CHQs, different districts of the State and certain places outside the State.
The main function was held at its general headquarters in the intervening night of February 8 and 9 by lighting candles and offering gun salutes to all the cadres who gave their lives to regain the lost independence of Manipur.
A 2 minute silence was also observed while the party chairman hoisted the MPA’s flag.
Later, papers of the COAS, chairman and MAC were read out.
The statement thanked the media, people who attended the raising day and those who extended moral and financial support.