IPSA observes Dark Day : Why students not exposed to history of the land poser raised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 27 2022:
The International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA) and Justice Committee on Anglo Manipuri War 1891 jointly observed "Dark Day 2022" at GM Hall, today.
Speaking as the chief guest of the event, Wangkhei AC MLA Thangjam Arunkumar said that people of this generation being able to pay respect to "our forefathers" for their sense of patriotism is indeed a matter of great pride.
The MLA also said that Manipur has the potential to compete with the rest of the world in different fields.
He then urged all to strive together for peace to prevail in Manipur and focus on development.
IPSA president Tourangbam Birjit stated that students in Manipur have been exposed to the history of other States for a very long time and less on the history of their own land.
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Saying that the event was observed to trace the history of our forefathers who gave up their lives for the sovereignty of Kangleipak, Birjit maintained that the people of Manipur have been paying tributes to the forefathers since April 22 .
The event was held in a low key manner in the last two years due to Covid pandemic, he added.
IPSA general secretary Wairokpam Guneshwor maintained that it was on this day in 1891 the British unfurled the Union Jack inside the capital of Kangleipak at Kangla.
Saying that Kangleipak also lost its independence on that particular day, Guneshwor added that the period is still significant even today as it reveals the love of the motherland and the willingness to die for the sovereignty for the erstwhile kingdom by 'our forefathers' .
During the observance, floral tributes were also paid to the heroes of Anglo Manipuri War 1891 and later a two minute silence was observed.
National and international awardee H Ibotombi Khuman, IPSA advisor Kh Luwangcha Chingkhei, historian Naorem Joykumar and World Thang-Ta Federation president Huidrom Premkumar also attended the programme.