TODAY -
Birth centenary celebration
Source: The Sangai Express
Moirang, December 19 2015 :
The birth centenary celebration of Mairembam Koireng Singh, ex-CM of Manipur began today at Chengei Lampak, Moirang.
The event was graced by CM O Ibobi Singh, Deputy CM Gaikhangam, Speaker Th Lokeshwar Singh, PHED Minister I Hemochandra, Agriculture Minister Md Nasir, Commerce and Industry, Seri, Vety & Animal Husbandry Minister Govindas Konthoujam, PDA Chairman T Mangibabu, Parliamentary Secy (YAS & Tourism) M Prithviraj and Kumbi A/ C MLA S Bira Singh as chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
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The function started with the unveiling of M Koireng's statue by the Chief Minister and placing flowers at the statue.
Speaking at the occasion, CM O Ibobi remarked that the late leader was widely known as Moirang Koireng and was a man of principle and a good leader.
During the function, prizes were distributed for march-past competition held earlier with St Xavier's School, Moirang girls contingent, Moirang Multipurpose Hr Sec School boys contingent and Moirang Multipurpose Hr Sec School girls contingent bagging the first (Rs 15,000), second (Rs 10,000) and third (Rs 7000) positions respectively.
All the contingents of the march-past were awarded Rs 2000 as consolation prizes.
Similar functions were also organised in different parts of the State today.
People of Moirang lighted up candles at their homes as a mark of respect to the late leader tonight.
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