Sense of patriotism should always be with us: Governor
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR

Imphal, July 20 2022: Governor of Manipur La Ganesan called for a strong sense of patriotism among the people of the state at a book presentation function held at the Court Hall of Manipur University on Wednesday.

The book titled "Unsung Anglo-Manipur War Heroes at Kalapani" written by Sukhdeba Sharma Hanjabam and Aheibam Koireng Singh was presented to the Governor, who is also chief rector of the university, by vice chancellor Professor Naorem Lokendro Singh.In his address, the Governor said, "We got freedom due to the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters in those days of colonial imperialism.

The heroic contributions made by the departed souls should always be remembered and we should respect our country" .

Manipur's fight against the British forms an integral part of series of struggles which the freedom loving people of India fought in different forms and in different parts of our country.

The heroic people of Manipur fought shoulder to shoulder with their fellow countrymen for freedom of our motherland.

Manipur's last war of Independence in 1981 is a testimony to this, he said.

La Ganesan further recalled that after the defeat in Anglo-Manipuri War in 1891, Maharaj Kulachandra and many other prominent leaders including Yuvraj Tikendrajit and Thangal General were also arrested and charged for waging war against the Queen Empress and abatement of murdering British Officers.

Five of them were hanged and 23 people including Maharaj Kulachandra were transported for life at Kalapani, Andaman.

The transported Manipuri war heroes from Manipur were believed to have interned in a Bungalow at Mount Harriet now called Mount Manipur.

They faced the horrific torture for the sake of independence which is worth mentioning in these days.

Manipur's last war of Independence also called Anglo-Manipuri war was fought in 1891 .

The historic and glory battle took place at Khongjom in which the brave sons of Manipur laid down their lives almost to the last man, he continued.

The Governor thanked the authors for their relentless efforts to keep these rare and invaluable records intact for the present and future generations of the state in particular and the nation in general.

He also felicitated the descendants of the war heroes during the function.

Ganesan then appealed to the people to hoist Tiranga (national tricolour) at homes across the state and sing the national anthem as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mohatsav celebration in the country.

MU vice chancellor Professor N Lokendro Singh also spoke on the importance of documentation of participants of Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891 and expressed hope that writers will continue their efforts in that direction.

Faculty members, researchers and students attended the event which was organised by Manipur University Intellectual Forum of North East-Manipur and Manipur University Students' Union.

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