Ipum Pat Memorial Day held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 22 2023:
Ipum Pat Laiphamlen Kanba Lup, Mayai Loishang organised Ipum Pat Memorial Day observance at Kongba Irang Meetin Shanglen, Khurai Konsam Leikai, Imphal East on Sunday.
Leishanthem Itocha, father of PHE minister Leishangthem Susindro, and former principal of St Pettigrew College Ukhrul Dr Khumukcham Ibohanbi attended the observance as chief guest and president respectively.
Leihoumee Salai Ahongpung Thougallup president Ch Nandalala Angomcha, MM Heingang Mandal president W Bormani and Ipum Pat Laiphamlen Kanba Lup president Hijam Raikumar (Khurailakpa) were also present on the occasion as guests of honour.
Speaking at the event, Raikumar reminded-the gathering that Ipum Pat has been a sacred site for the Meeteis and is closely associated with several historical incidents.
The lake was an important water body in the early times but the condition of the lake is degrading rapidly.
The organisation has been making efforts to protect and salvage the lake from further degradation and the observance is part of the initiative taken up to create awareness and instil a sense of belongingness among the people, he added.