AMUCO appeals for paying tributes on Khongjom Day
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 21 2012:
All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO) has appealed to the people of the state to join together in offering floral tributes at the Martyrs' memorial complex located atop Kheba Ching, Khongjom on the occasion of Khongjom Day on April 23 .
Addressing media persons at its office at Kwakeithel here today, KT Rehman, President, AMUCO said that the people of the state need to remember our forefathers who sacrificed their lives for the sake of motherland while fighting against the mighty British forces.
Rehman appealed to people belonging to different ethnic groups to come attire in their traditional dresses while offering tributes to the martyrs' of Khongjom War.
He also urged the security forces of the state not to tear down banners and festoons carried by the people while coming to offer floral tributes as was witnessed in previous occasions.
The press conference was also attended by NC Modhuchandra, General Secretary, AMUCO and Z Chungsel Koireng, Finance Secretary, AMUCO.