Freedom fighter S Gour Singh
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam (Imphal East), February 26 2015:
Freedom Fighter Sagapam Gour Singh Birth Centenary Celebration Committee, Lakhipur in association with VOICE, Binnakandi Part-1 unveiled a 8.1/2 feet tall live statue of freedom fighter Sagapam Gour Singh in commemoration of his 100th birth anniversary today.
The ceremony was graced by former Assam Minister Gautam Roy, freedom fighter Sagapam Gour Singh Birth Centenary Celebration Committee president H Gourahari and Lakhipur MLA Rajeep Gaola as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, former Minister Gautam Roy said the Meeteis are courageous community.
The celebration honoured the courage of one of the many freedom fighter among the Meeteis, Roy added.
Cachar CSOs, student organisations and various other community leaders were present at the ceremony held today.
Made in Kolkata, the live statue cost an estimated sum of Rs 3 lakh which were generously contributed by Gautam Roy.