Martyrs of Anglo Manipuri War 1891 remembered
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, April 06 2021:
Tributes were paid to RK Shengoisana and others who sacrificed their lives in the battlefield at Thoubal Athokpam during Anglo Manipuri War 1891 in a ceremony held at Thoubal Athokpam today.
The event was graced by president of Manipur Peoples Party (MPP) L Krishnadas, working presidents M Amutombi and Md Abdul Matalib and vice president Dr S Ibomcha as the presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, L Krishnadas said the event has been organised remembering the valiant and heroic courage of Shengoisana and as a mark of showing respect to him who fought relentlessly for his motherland and sacrificed his life in the Anglo Manipuri War 1891.He also mentioned that MPP has been organising youth day across the State to motivate the youths.
He further asserted that MPP will field candidates in all the 60 assembly constituencies of the State in the upcoming Manipur Legislative Assembly election and expressed belief that MPP will be able to form the Government and serve the people.
Similarly an event was also organised jointly by Justice Committee on Anglo Manipuri War 1891, Sanakhwa Yaiskulakpa and Sengoisana Memorial Committee Manipur and Martyrs and Freedom Fighters Kangleipak at Yumnam Leikai which is the birthplace of Sanakhwa Yaiskulakpa.
During the event floral tributes were paid to Sanakhwa Yaiskulakpa and RK Sengoisana and all other martyrs of Anglo Manipuri War 1891, said a statement of the justice committee.