115th death anniversary of Major Chongtha Mia observed at Tripura
Source: The Sangai Express
Tripura, January 17 2023:
The 115th death anniversary of Major Chongtha Mia was observed today at Major Chongtha Mia Memorial complex, Narayan Khamar, Suryamani Nagar, Tripura.
The death anniversary observation was organised by the Major Chongtha Mia Memorial Trust, Tripura.
Major Chongtha Mia was one of the valiant freedom fighters who led the Manipuris against the British during the Anglo-Manipuri War, 1891 and fought bravely against the mighty Britishers to protect his motherland.
The first session of the observation commenced with the Tarpana (tribute paying) ceremony at Samadhi Ghat of Major Chongtha Mia on the bank of Sinai river by Chongtham Gopalkrishna Singh, descendant of the freedom fighter.
Later, the main function was held at Major Chongtha Mia Memorial complex, Narayan Khamar where the attendees paid floral tributes to the portrait of the freedom fighter and a two minute silence was observed in his honour.
A patriotic poetry reading session was also held as a part of the programme.