Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 10 2009:
The Governor of Manipur, Gurbachan Jagat the womenfolk of the state in the occassion of the historic Nupilal.
In his message, Gurbachan Jagat paid homage and tribute to those brave Imas of Manipur - both known and many more unknown - who fought against the solonial rule and monopoly trade interest and feudalism of the Britishers for the cause of justice.
He further said that Nupilal, which is a unique historical episode in the history of Manipur, reminds us of the courage and valour of Manipuri women and their spirit of patriotism.
Manipuri women even today play a vital role in the Manipuri society, specially in economic activities.
Besides their contribution to the reformation of the society, their work for t he removal of social evils, is also of great importance.
He appealed the people of the state to resolve to work harder to make a more prosperous and peaceful Manipur while observing the occassion.
Only then the celebration of Nupilal will be meaningful, he added.