The man who speared Mr Grimwood to death recalled
Need to observe Kajao Memorial Day as State function stressed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 25 2012:
In recognition of the selfless sacrifice made by Pukhrambam Kajao, who speared then British Political Agent Mr Grimwood to death, for the sake of safeguarding the sovereignty of our Motherland, the State government should observe the Kajao Memorial Day as a State function, exclaimed MLA Th Joykishan.
MLA Th Joykishan was speaking on the occasion of 122nd Death Anniversary of Pukhrambam Kajao at Kangmong Maisnam Leikai today.
The observance was organized under the aegis of Pukhrambam Kajao Memorial Trust.
THe MLA observed that it was very heartening to take part in the the Death Anniversary observance of Pukhrambam Kajao, a martyr of Manipur.
But at the same time, it was very sad to see that no memorial complex has been constructed in memory of this martyred hero of Manipur and the state government has completely forgotten the role played by Pukhrambam Kajao, who was among the five martyrs hanged to death by the British for revolting against them.
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Speaking as the Chief Guest of the function, MLA Dr I Ibohalbi noted that the State government recognizes the role played by Paona Brajabashi, Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General and Haipao Jadonang in the freedom struggle of Manipur against the British Empire and have erected memorial statues and even named roads after their names.
Moreover, the state government even declared State Holidays on their Death and Birth Anniversaries and organises State functions.
However, it has completely sidelined Pukhrambam Kajoa, who was hanged to death by the British for revolting against the British.
We need to pay homage and floral tributes at the Eastern gate of Kangla where he was hanged to death, he maintained.
The function was presided over by Sinamcha Heramani Khuman, President of Pukhrambam Kajao Memorial Trust.
MLA O Lukhoi, MLA M Kunjo and MLA K Sarat were also present as Guests of Honour and paid floral tributes at the memorial site of Kajao.