Patriots Day observed at New Delhi
- Delhi, August 13, 2023 :: Delhi Manipuri Society -

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Delhi Manipuri Society Observes Patriots Day

The Delhi Manipuri Society has observed the Patriots Day on August 13th, 2023 at Sanskar Bharati, 33, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhay Marg, New Delhi. A large number of Manipuris residing in Delhi gathered to pay floral tributes to the martyrs on this day. Shri N. Shyamkishwor Singh, Ex-Secretary of the Society gave the opening remarks.

Licipriya Kangujam, a young Environmentalist with global recognition from the State also joined the program and presented a detailed analysis of ongoing unrest in the State.

Besides,
(1) Dr. CP Singh, Assistant Director, State Forensic Science Lab, Delhi,
(2) Group Captain N. Raghumani Singh, (Rtd.), Indian Air Force,
(3) Smt. Banita Devi Naorem, IRS, Income Tax Commissioner,
(4) Prof. S. Somorendra Singh, Dept. Of Physics, University of Delhi,
(5) Colonel S. Dinesh Singh (Rtd.), Indian Army,
(6) Prof. Shanta Laishram, HoD, Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi.
(7) Ruchida Sharma, Delhi-based Social Activist,
(8) Smt. Khulna Sahni, Sampark Pramuk, Dilli Prant
also spoke on various matters pertaining to the martyrs of Anglo-Manipuri War and the present crisis in the State. Shri Anand Wangkhem, President of the Society concluded the program by giving vote of thanks.

Delhi Manipuri Society Observes Patriots Day

The martyrs who were remembered on this day include Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General, Paona Brajabashi, Pukhrambam Kajao, Niranjan Subedar, Chirai Naga etc. Paona Brajabhashi along with innumerable patriots sacrificed their lives in the battle of Khongjom. Bir Tkendrajit and General Thangal were hanged, publicly, on August, 13, 1891 at Pheidapung.

Pukhrambam Kajao, Niranjan Subedar, Chirai Naga were hanged in the jail on 25th May, 8th June and 13th October, 1891 for their role in the Anglo-Manipur War.

People of Manipuri are proud of the patriotism illustrated by the sacrifices of the martyrs of the Land. They are shining example of the Manipuri people's courage and sacrifice. The same blood of our forefathers still runs through the veins of its people. We will overcome all the challenges we are facing today.

With regard to the present situation in the State, the ethnic conflict has caused huge sufferings to the entire population of the State and the economy of the State has been put in shambles. Governments should enforce Rule of Law and take all suitable measures to end the present conflict at the earliest, so that the state is headed towards peace and development.

Implementation of NRC and resolving the issue of illegal immigrants will help a lot in furthering the interests of all the indigenous people and solving many issues in a permanent way.

Delhi Manipuri Society commits itself to do all the needful on its part for maintaining the territorial integrity of the State.

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