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Imphal, August 13:
Manipur Chief Minister on the occasion of Patriots Day today paid traditional tributes to the brave martyrs Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General who fought against the British empire.
The ceremony was attended by MLAs from all the parties and senior government officials.
“On this Patriots’ Day, with great honour, paid tributes to our brave martyrs; Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General who fought gallantly against the British empire in 1891. The ceremony was attended by MLAs from all the parties and senior government officials,” Biren said.
Patriots’ Day is observed every year on August 13 in memory of brave patriots, who laid down their lives in the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891.
Imphal Times, NE Brothers, Apunba Manipur Matam Ishei Kanglup (AMMIK), Young Progressive and Athletic Club (YPAC), Elangbam Leikai Meira Paibi Lup and Shri Shri Bijoy Govinda Naharol Seva Singlup Maarup also jointly organized the Patriots Day at Keihsmathong Elangbam Leikai Community Hall today.
Ningthoujam Ibotombi Singh, Retd. Selection Grade Teacher and National Awardee, Elangbam Khomei Singh, Retd. Sub Inspector, Manipur Police, Elangbam Bijoy (Boy) Singh, Social Worker, Sogolsem Tijendra Singh, Ex-President AMMIK and Mayengbam Jadumani Singh, Social Worker attended the observance as presidium members.
Paying floral tribute to Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General and other unknown martyrs marks the observance. Members of Apunba Manipur Matam Ishei Kanglup (AMMIK) also presented patriotic Songs.
The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal also observed Patriots’ Day today in memory of heroes who laid down their lives for the protection of Manipur’s independence. Prof. A. Santa Singh, Director of RIMS, Prof. N. Sanjib Singh, Medical Superintendent, Prof. Brogen Singh Akoijam, Dean (Academic), Prof. M. Rameswar Singh, Head of Obst&Gynaecology and also Deputy Director (Link), officials, staff and students paid floral tributes to all fighters, including unsung heroes.
During the observance, the director stated that many students from various parts of India are studying in this institute and these students are not only learning the Manipuri language but also will be able to learn its culture and traditions. He further stated that by observing such an important event, the Day reminds us of the heroic acts of the Manipuris during the Anglo Manipuri War, 1891.
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Dr. Ak. Ibohal Singh, Head of the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department spoke on the theme Anglo-Manipuri War 1891. Y.Biken recitated a patriotic poem. The students of the institute presented patriotic songs and performed a skit.
The Director also distributed appreciation certificates to the selected doctors for their best performance in the last 4 months.
Principals of Dental College and College of Nursing, Heads of Departments, faculty members, high-ranking officials of the institute, staff, students and invitees attended the Patriots’ day celebration.
The 131 Patriots’ day was also observed at Eastern Shine School Indoor Hall in Moreh today. Members of the Meetei Council Moreh (MCM), All Community Development Organization (ACODOM), Kha Nongpok Apunba Nupi Lup (KHNANL), Nupi Khunai Chaokhat Lamjing Lup (NKHCLL) and All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) Tengnoupal District Committee paid floral tributes to the martyrs of Manipur.
The 131st Patriots day was observed in Jiribam today and paid tributes to those great heroes of Manipur who fought valiantly and laid down their lives fighting for their motherland against the British Empire in 1891.
In commemoration of the great heroes of Manipur floral tributes were paid at the busts of Bir Tkiendrajit, Thangal General and Paona Brajabashi at Ancestral Heroes’ Memorial Complex, Ningshingkhul Biodiversity park, Jiribam.
The observation was organised by Pari Puri Athouba Ningshing Lup, Jiribam in collaboration with JDO, JIMPAL, AMSU & CADA. The programme was graced by W. Malemnganba Chenglei, Deputy Commissioner, Jiribam; S. Lalmani Meitei, Chairman, Pari Puri Athouba Ningshing Lup (PPANL), Jiribam, Jiribam and N. Sadananda Meitei, President, Jiri Development Organization; Atom Ashangbi Devi, President, Jiri Imma Meira Paibi Apunba Lup as a Chief Guest, President and Guests of honour respectively.
The Patriots’ Day was also observed in Kangpokpi district today in memory of those heroes who sacrificed their lives in the 1891 Anglo-Manipuri War. The function was organised by the District Administration Kangpokpi at the DC Office Complex.
Floral tributes were paid by the officials led by Deputy Commissioner Kengoo Zuringla to mark respect and reverence to the forefathers who made supreme and selfless sacrifices for the freedom and sovereignty of our motherland against the mighty British.
The day was also observed in Chandel District Head Quarter today. Deputy Commissioner Chandel, Mayanglambam Rajkumar, SP Chandel Pandey Hemant M, and Commandant 8MR T. Thongzapao graced the function. Today’s function started with the laying of wreaths and floral tributes followed by Gun salutes and two minutes of silence in the memories of the departed heroes of Manipur’s last war of Independence, 1891.
Speaking on the occasion Deputy Commissioner Chandel, Mayanglambam Rajkumar, said that we should not forget the extreme sacrifices made by our forefathers, from all the different communities of the state for a united and independent Manipur against the mighty British empire.
He further said that the unity which was amongst the different communities in the olden days seems to be somewhat eroded nowadays. We need to think about our future generations and need to remember and reignite the age-old culture of unity amongst the different communities in order to stand out and show our identity in different fields, and it will be the only real way of showing our patriotism towards our nation, in today’s world which has become a global village.
In today’s function, floral tributes were also paid by all the DLOs, officials, and members of different communities of the district. The function ended with the vote thank by the ADC Chandel Md. Firoj Khan.
District Administration, Thoubal observed the 131st Patriots’ Day today at the Counting Hall of DC Complex, Thoubal as done in preceding years. The function was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Thoubal Shri A.Subhash Singh,IAS, SP Thoubal Jogeshchandra Haobijam and ADM Thoubal B.Lokeshor Sharma as dignitaries. SDOs, SDCs, DLOs and staff of DC office Thoubal also attended the function.
In his speech, DC Thoubal reminded the gathering about the supreme and selfless sacrifice made by our forefathers during the freedom struggle. He also expressed that there is a need for more unity and cooperation amongst the people for better growth and development in society. Like our forefathers who made supreme sacrifices for the nation, we also need to participate and contribute effectively to the development of the state. He urged the gathering especially the government employees to perform their duty with utmost sincerity and dedication towards making a better, vibrant and developed district.
The observance began with floral tributes offered to the photographs of Thangal General and Bir Tikendrajit led by the Deputy Commissioner. Prayers by the religious leaders of different faiths were performed as part of the function.
The observance began with ‘Prabhat Phery’ commencing from Deputy Commissioner’s Office complex at 4:00 am. Patriotic songs were played imbibing a sense of patriotism at various locations in the district.
The District Administration, Senapati also observed 131st Patriots’ Day at DRDA Conference Hall, Senapati today.
Speaking on today’s occasion, Mahesh Chaudhari, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Senapati said everyone must learn to live an ideal life and work hard like Thangal General and Bir Tikendrajit who had sacrificed their life for the liberation of Manipur under British rule. He also urged everyone to come forward and sacrifice their time for the betterment of society.
In today’s programme, a brief history of the two heroes (Thangal General and Bir Tikendrajit) was also narrated by SDO Senapati/Purul and SDO Tadubi/Lairouching.
Floral tribute and lighting of candles were also led by Senapati DC and SP then followed by District Level Officers in paying homage to the martyr.
The Programme was attended by Karthik Malladi, IPS, Superintendent Police, Senapati and all the District Level Officers
District Administration, Bishnupur observed Patriots’ Day at the Conference Hall of DC Office in Bishnupur. Deputy Commissioner, Lourembam Bikram led the wreath-laying ceremony and paid rich floral tributes at the portraits of Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General.
On this monumental occasion, District Information Office, DIPR also carried out “Prabhat Pheri” at various locations of the district today. Patriotic songs were played through loudspeakers to rekindle the sense of patriotism among the people.
ADM Bishnupur H. Bobby Sharma, DLOs and several district administration staff also paid their tributes in the observation.
