Lup plans memorial complex
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 18, 2012:
Stating that a memorial complex called 'Loumee Ningsing Khubam' would be developed at Pungdongbam Football Ground, Imphal East, Loumee Shinmee Apunba Lup, Manipur has urged for generous donation by the general public to complete the project.
The complex is being planned in memory of the police crackdown on the farmer community on September 21, 1948 at Pungdongbam area, said a Lup president L Shyamkumar Singh.
He informed that a large number of people, including farmers and womenfolk were thrashed by the police when the people were heading to attend a public meeting called by Lamyanba Irabot to denounce inclusion of Manipur in the then Purbanchal Pradesh.
Conceding that due to financial constraints and other problems the project initially aimed for commencement in 2002 could not materialise till date, Shyamkumar appealed for generous material as well as financial contribution to complete the project, estimated to cost about Rs 45,38,500.