77th Independence Day celebrated with grandeur : Imphal East
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 16 2023:
The 77th Independence Day was celebrated widely across the State with much pomp and grandeur yesterday.
Hoisting of the National flag and commemorating the umpteen contributions of the freedom fighters of the country were the highlights of the celebrations.
Imphal East
The District Administration of Imphal East celebrated 77th Independence Day with patriotic fervour at DC Office Complex in Porompat yesterday.
The celebration began with Deputy Commissioner Imphal East, Khumanthem Diana Devi hoisting the tricolour flag in the presence of SP Imphal East, Ksh Shivakanta and staff/ officials of Imphal East Zilla Parishad, Social Welfare Department and DC Office.
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Speaking on the occasion, Kh Diana shared that the present conflict which began on May 3 last has led to irreparable loss of precious lives, destroyed many houses/ properties and left thousands of people displaced.
She mentioned that in Imphal East district alone, about 600 houses were destroyed and presently 4722 displaced people are taking refuge at 36 relief camps.
The DC also expressed her appreciation to the generous individuals, Clubs and NGOs who have been supporting the displaced people currently taking shelter at the relief camps.
Kh Diana further appealed to all the people to shun violence and put their faith in the Manipur Government and Manipur Police to restore law & order and peace in the State.