127th Khongjom Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, April 23 2018:
The 127th Khongjom Day celebration was celebrated by BJP Thoubal district at the party's office today.
Floral tributes were paid to the photo of greatest patriot Paona Brajabashi and other brave martyrs of the State by members of the party left by BJP Thoubal district president L Deben.
Meanwhile, Khongjom War Meitei Pangal Martyrs Memorial Committee (KWMPMMC) Yairipok celebrated Khongjom War Meitei-Pangal Martyrs Memorial observation in connection with Khongjom day, conveyed a press release issued by convenor KWMPMMC Yairipok.
Asst Professor, Dept of History, DM College of Arts, Dr Syed Ahamed, Director DDU Khoushal Kendra, Dhanamanjuri Community College, DM Science, Dr Dolaipanbam Reihanuddin Seikh, retd Govt teacher Mohd Salamat Sheikh and Mohtamim Tulihal Madrassa, Alhaj MV Abdul Helim attended the event s resource persons.
Dr Syed stressed on the strong relation between the two communities and explained how the rulers and Maharajas of the State gave equal status and rights to the ancestors of Meitei Pangals, it stated.
The resource persons stressed on the role and responsibilities of Meitei Pangals and taking part in the Khongjom war.
They also highlighted the role played by first CM of the State, Mohammed Alimuddin, after Manipur attained Statehood.