Patriots' Day greetings
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 12, 2014:
Governor VK Duggal has conveyed greetings to the people of manipur in connection with the Patriots' Day 2014 observance which falls tomorrow.
In his message, the Governor said, ''The Patriots' Day reminds us of our heroic forefathers like Br Tikendrajit, Thangal General, Chirai Naga, Pukhrambam Kajao, Niranjan Subedar and a host of other martyrs who made supreme and selfless sacrifice for the cause of the freedom of their motherland.
They along with many others who were banished for life from Manipur believed in the freedom of their nation and challenged the might of the British Empire in 1891 embracing death and prison rather than live without freedom''.
Chief Minister O Ibobi, Deputy CM Gaikhangam and Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly have also their warm greetings to the people of the State on the occasion of Patriots' Day 2014. On the other hand, Major General Rajeev Chopra, IG AR (South) and All Ranks of Assam Rifles have extended their greetings to the people of Manipur on the occasion of 'Patriots Day - 2014'. In his message, IGAR (South) said observed to mark the supreme sacrifice made by Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General on 13 August 1891, Patriots' Day 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 tranquility in the days to come.
All ranks of IGAR (South) have also wished that the people of Manipur live in harmony and join hands together to spread amity and bring prosperity to the State.