Partriots' Day : Over 12,000 watch online - RSS
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 13 2021:
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Imphal Zilla observed Patriot's Day (Athoubasingi Numit) virtually, today.
The programme was attended by Sarsanghchalak of RSS Imphal Zilla, Prof Th Naranbabu Singh (vice president of National Medicos Organisation) and Samyojak Pariyawaram Samrakshan Manipur Pranta, Th Bonbihari Singh as president and main speaker respectively.
The observance was held in online mode after minute consideration of the standard operating procedure (SOPs) for COVID-19 laid down by the Government, said RSS in a statement.
According to RSS, the programme was viewed by over 12,000 people.
On the occasion, Th Bonbihari Singh said that the people of Manipur should recollect the courage of 'our forefathers' who fought the mighty British despite knowing that defeat was imminent.
He said that Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General, Pukhrambam Kajao, Neeranjan Subedar and Chirai Naga were hanged for rising against the British while Maharaj Kulachandra and 22 of his soldiers were imprisoned for life at Kalapani in the aftermath of the Anglo-Manipur War.
Prof Th Naranbabu gave a presidential speech at the end of the programme.