123rd Patriots' Day, the 13th August, 2014 at Pune

14 August, 2014

123rd Patriots' Day, 13th August, 2014 at the Arihant Institute of Management Studies, Camp, Pune :: 13th August 2014

Ref. No.-/AMAND/Martyrs/MSAP/PR/2014/011/

The Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND) Pune and the Manipur Students’ Association Pune (MSAP) jointly salute those gallant Martyrs of Manipur who made supreme sacrifices to protect their motherland from the colonial designs of British government on its 123rd Patriots’ Day, the 13th August, 2014 at the Arihant Institute of Management Studies, Camp, Pune. Commemorating the great sacrifices made during Anglo-Manipuri War in 1891 by the Patriots of Manipur, a large number Manipuris from the city paid their homage to our martyrs Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General and Paona Brajabasi.

Maj. K.Y. Singh (Retd); Capt. N.K. Singh (Retd); Dr. H. Narendra Singh, Sr. Scientist, IITM, GoI; Er. N. Giridhar Singh, Sr. Scientist & Jt. Director, DRDO, GoI; WO TP Singh (Retd); Prof. Atish Chochordia, Director, AIMS were among those dignitaries who paid floral tributes to the martyrs.

Giving the keynote address, Shri M. Anthony, President, MSAP said the observance of this proud moment of Martyrs’s day in this metro city not only reminds us of the relentless strength and valor of our forefathers but also modulates our courage to serve our motherland.

He also cherished those good deeds of our heroes whose debt we can never repay. In his speech, Er. N. Giridhar Singh, Jt. Secretary, AMAND, Pune emphasized the need for reassurance towards the welfare of the state as a mark of respect to the brave forefathers of the land. He also called upon the gathering to unitedly resolve to bring in the ideals cherished by the gallant forefathers of Manipur. Two minutes silence was observed as a mark of respect to the departed souls.

Maj. K.Y. Singh (Retd) Vice President, AMAND, Pune said on this occasion - History is the clear example that if there is no unity in the country outside power would seize the opportunity to enslave and rule over them. He also stressed to redefine the meaning of patriotism and opined that “the true tribute to our heroes is what you do for peace, progress and prosperity of the state not only by the floral tributes”.

The program was ended with the votes of thanks by Shri S.K. Shethon, Gen. Secy, MSAP.

(Dr. H. Narendra Singh)
Gen. Secy,
AMAND, Pune

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