Khongjom Day greetings
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 22 2016 :
Governor V Shanmuganathan and Major General VS Sreenivas, IG AR (South) have extended heartiest greetings and best wishes to the people of the State on the occasion of Khongjom Day 2016 .
April 23 is observed every year as Khongjom Day to remember and pay homage to the brave sons of Manipur who fought their last ditch battle against the mighty British in the Anglo-Manipuri war of 1891 .
In his message, the Governor said that the forefathers of the land made the supreme sacrifice and laid down their lives to secure the freedom of their motherland.
The Khongjom War is a saga of their patriotism and courage.
The Governor also appealed to all to follow the path shown by the forefathers and renew the pledge to preserve and defend the sovereignty of the country.
Meanwhile, Major General VS Sreenivas, VSM, IGAR (South) and all ranks of Assam Rifles extended warm greetings to the people of the State on the auspicious occasion of Khongjom Day 2016, which is observed to mark the gallant battle fought to repel the British Army after they had declared war against Manipur on March 31, 1891 .
IGAR (South) urged the people to come together and stand united against the social evils and insurgency in a similar manner to bring about peace, prosperity and tranquility in the days to come, said a statement issued by the PRO of IGAR (S) .