Khongjom day observed at Hojai
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 25 2013:
Remembering the valor and sacrifice made by Manipuri soldiers during Anglo-Manipur war of 1891, 122nd Khongjom Day Celebration Committee-2013 observed Khongjom day at Manipuri Sahitya Parishad Bhavan, Hojai in Assam on 23rd April.
N Bidya, President of the Celebration Committee; Dr Kh Ratankumar, Minister of Works and Transport, Government of Manipur; Dr Ardhendu Kr Dey, Minister of Irrigation and Soil Conservation, Government of Assam; Dr Meisnam Sanau, Retired Chief Medical Officer, Hojai Natun Bazar; Usham Kunjabihari, President of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad Assam, Nagoan District Committee; Y Nabachandra, President of UCM and Y Dhiren, Secretary Organisation, UCM attended the observance as president, chief guest, guest of honour and special guests respectively.
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Flag hoisting, shradhanjali, cultural show and talks by resource persons were the main highlights of the observance.