Kangla Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 20 2013:
In remembrance of the historic day of handing over Kangla Fort by the Government of India to the people of Manipur, Kangla Religious Committee celebrated Kangla Day at Kangla Hall today.
It may be mentioned that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh handed over the key of Kangla to Chief Minister O Ibobi in a grand function organised inside the fort on November 20, 2004 .
Speaking at today's function as chief guest, MLA Keisham Meghachandra said, handing over of Kangla to Manipur Government was a historic moment.
Saying that beautification and development works of the fort commenced within a few days of handing over function, the MLA added that there are still a lot of things to be developed.
Kangla Religious Committee Chairman and Kangla Fort Board Member Prof Sairem Nilbir and ADC Ukhrul Member Philson Y Lunghar were the president and guest of honour of the function.
Different cultural items were also presented as part of the function.