Forum to observe Exile Day today
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 22 2022:
Forum for Protection of Heritage of 23 Unsung Heroes, Andaman Chapter, 1891 will be observing Exile Day on November 23 at the memorial site for exiled martyrs located on the southern side of BT Park, here.
While appealing to people to join the observance function, the Forum said that the British sent 23 brave soldiers who fought for Manipur's independence in the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891 to Andaman Island.
Among those exiled, 15 brave soldiers of Manipur including Maharaj Kulachandra, Senapati Angousana, Wangkheirakpa Lokendra (Birjit), Luwang Ningthou Maisnam Shamu, Ayapurel Major Chongtha Nilamani and Major Chongtha Mia were sent to Andaman in a small ship named Shahjan and they reached Port Blair in Andaman on November 23,1981.The day those brave soldiers reached Port Blair will be observed as Exile Day, the Forum said, adding that highlights of the observance will be offering of floral tributes to the martyrs and release of the book entitled 'Andamand Da Loi Thakhiba Athouba 23' written by Kakchingtabam Geetchandra Sharma.