93rd Death Anniversary of Laishangbam Leishang Jatra observed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 18 2013:
The 93rd Death Anniversary of Laishangbam Leishang Jatra was observed by Laishangbam Leishang Jatra Memorial Trust at Singjamei Oinam Thingel here today.
The observance was attended by PHE Minister I Hemochandra as Chief Guest and Convenor of Leishang Jatra Memorial Trust L Achou as President, while archivist N Indramani, Principal of Lamka College M Lokendra and Director of Mutuwa Museum Mutuwa Bahadur attended as Guests of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Hemochandra lauded Jatra as one of the most remarkable statesmen of his time, who was well known for his bravery and heroic deeds.
He further recalled Jatra as an undisputed Mukna champion of his time.
Two books titled "Chandrakirti Zila Durbar (1874)" and "Leishang Jatra Amasung Meitei Mukna" written by B Kulachandra Sharma were also released on the occasion.