Patriots' Day greetings
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 12 2016 :
Governor V Shanmuganathan has greeted the people of Manipur on the occasion of Patriots' Day.
In his message to the people the Governor called upon the people to realise the strength of unity against all odds and take a pledge to remain united irrespective of cast, creed or religion to be able to meet all challenges to the sovereignty of the country.
IGAR (S) Maj Gen VS Sreenivas and all ranks of Assam Rifles have extended their greetings to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Patriots Day.
The day is observed to mark the supreme sacrifice made by Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General on August 13, 1891, PRO Hqs IGAR (S) quoted IGAR (S) as saying in a press release.
IGAR (S) said, "It reminds us of the soaring sense of patriotism of the brave sons of Manipur" .
IGAR (South) urged the people of Manipur to come together bearing the same indomitable and unconquerable spirit and stand united to fight against the social evils and insurgency to bring about peace, prosperity and tranquillity in the days to come.
All ranks of IGAR (South) also wished that the people of Manipur live in harmony and together we join hands to ensure peace and bring prosperity to the State.