108th birth anniversary of M Koireng observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Bishnupur, December 19 2023:
M Koireng Memorial Trust, Moirang observed the 108th birth anniversary of freedom fighter and former chief minister M Koireng at his Moirang Mairembam Leikai residence on Tuesday.
The programme was attended by Manipur University former vice chancellor professor H Tombi Singh as chief guest, Moirang College former principal A Sharatchandra Sharma as president and Thanga MLA T Robindro Singh as special guest.
Speaking as a resource person at the observance, MU Department of History former head professor N Joykumar Singh hailed Koireng as the jewel of Manipur who played a majot role in shaping the history of the state from 1949 to 1972 .
As part of the programme, gifts were presented to M Koireng's friends after that a one minute's silence was observed to pray for his soul to rest in peace.