AMUCO, UCM gear up for June 18 Uprising, Unity Day 2014
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 16 2014:
United Committee Manipur (UCM) and All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO) have geared up to observe the 13th anniversary of The Great June Uprising, Unity Day 2014 on June 18 .
The Organising committee has called upon one and all in the State to take part in paying homage to the 18 people who laid down their lives for the cause of protecting the territorial integrity of Manipur.
Preparations for observance of The Great June Uprising, Unity Day to be jointly hosted by UCM and AMUCO have been almost finished, Y Nabachandra, president, UCM informed media persons at a press meet held at the organisation's office at Kwakeithel here today.
Nabachandra, who is also the chairman of the anniversary organizing committee, thanked all people who have rendered help and support to the two social bodies for ensuring successful observance of the 13th anniversary of the Great June Uprising, Unity Day.
AMUCO president Dr Y Manikhuman, who was also present at the press meet, said, "It is very important that we pay homage to the 18 departed souls who sacrificed their lives for the cause of protecting the State integrity." "It's always our wish that all communities take part in the anniversary function," he added.
Manikhuman, who is also the vice-chairman of the anniversary observation event, further appealed to all not to call bandh and blockade on the anniversary day.