Homage paid to Nehru
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 14 2026:
The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) observed the 137th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, at Congress Bhavan today.
During the observance, Congress leaders, led by former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, paid floral tributes at the bust of Nehru.
The programme was also attended by AICC secretary-cum-Manipur in-charge Christopher Tilak, Congress Legislature Party leader K Meghachandra, MLAs K Ranjit and Surjakumar Okram, Congress Working Committee member Gaikhangam, MPCC working president Victor Keishing and former MLAs and MPs among others.
Speaking at the event, Ibobi said Nehru played a significant role in India's freedom struggle against British rule.
Describing Nehru as a freedom fighter who is widely recognised as one of the chief architects of modern India, he said Nehru, during his tenure as Prime Minister, focused on poverty alleviation and improving the country's literacy rate.
Christopher Tilak, said that Nehru played an immense role in making India the world largest democracy.




