Governor, CM and others extend Patriot's Day greetings
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 12 2022:
Governor La Ganesan has extended his best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Patriot's Day, which falls on August 13.In a statement, the Governor asserted that Patriot's Day reminds people of heroic figures like Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General, Chirag Naga, Pukhrambam Kajo, Niranjan Subedar and a host of other martyrs who made the supreme and selfless sacrifice for the cause of their motherland.
The Governor urged people to make a pledge to stand and fight as one against all those who challenge the freedom and integrity of the Nation, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and other differences.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh also paid homage to the fallen heroes on the occasion of Patriot's Day, stating that the day is observed in memory of the brave patriots who laid down their lives in the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891.The Chief Minister added that on this day Yuvraj Tikendrajit Singh and Thangal General faced the gallows valiantly for taking lead roles in resisting the British imperialist army.
He appealed to people to pay homage to these heroic forefathers by remembering their patriotic values and standing as one, rising above all differences and defending the State from various divisive forces.
Agriculture Minister Th Biswajit Singh also joined in conveying his wishes and called people to stand united for peace and development and bear the same indomitable and unconquerable spirit of the fallen heroes.
Extending her warm greetings, Textiles.
Commerce and Industry & Co-operation Minister Nemcha Kipgen called people to uphold the true spirit of patriotism through deeds and actions.
MAHUD Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh exhorted people to remember the fallen heroes of Anglo-Manipuri War and re-dedicate their lives for the cause of the State.
Meanwhile, Awangbow Newmai, Water Resources Minister urged people to pledge to fight and support those who stand for the State and unite to live together in peace on the occasion of Patriot's Day.