Quit India movement recalled
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 09 2011:
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) today observed the 69th anniversary of Quit India Movement at Congress Bhavan here today.
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and MPCC president Gaikhangam were respectively chief guest and president of the observance which was attended by MPs, Ministers, MLAs, office bearers of MPCC, leaders of Frontal organisations and Cells as well as party workers.
Floral tributes were paid to the photographs of all those freedom fighters who laid down their lives during the freedom struggle.
Speaking at the occasion, Gaikhangam called upon the people to shun communal mindset and work together for peace and prosperity.
The MPCC chief also exhorted that all of us join hands to thwart any attempt to disintegrate the territorial integrity of Manipur.
The Quit India Movement was launched against the British ruler in India by Congress party under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.