Thangjing Restoration Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, May 17 2023:
16 leaders who made significant contributions in bringing Ibudhou Thangjing Lai Haraoba to Moirang were commemorated on Thangjing Restoration Day today.
Initially, Ibudhou Thangjing Lai Haraoba was held by the King of Manipur.
It may be noted that 16 leaders including renowned personalities like former Chief Minister M Koireng and H Nilamani strove earnestly for Ibudhou Thangjing Lai Haraoba at Moirang.
In connection with the issue, a case was fought in the Court and the Court gave the verdict in the favour of the people of Moirang on May 17, 1956 .
Commemorating this day, May 17 is observed as Thangjing Restoration Day annually.
Today's observation was jointly organised by Thangjing Seva Mandal and Ingu Phamnaiba Phamnaibi Cheirap Loishang.
Moirang Assembly Constituency MLA Thongam Shanti, Ibudhou Thangjing Ingu Phamnaiba, Leima Ningols, members of committee and locals attended the observation and paid floral tributes to the leaders and remembered their contributions in bringing Ibudhou Thangjing Lai Haraoba to the people of Moirang after battling for around six years.