'Historical facts of sovereign status intact'
PPCM celebrates 75th anniversary of Manipur's independence from British
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 14 2022:
Protection and Preservation Committee Manipur (PPCM) in coordination with Manipur Independence Day Observation Committee and Wangdei Meitei Leikai Development Committee celebrated the 75th anniversary of Independence Day of Manipur on Sunday at Wangdei Meitei Leikai, Langol.
The celebration function was attended by Wangdel Meitei Leikai chairman H Ibotombi Khuman, PPCM convener Maibam Bisheshwor, CHITUWA president Maibam Punimashi Leima, Kanglamei president Yumnam Leirik Leima, Poirei Leimarol Manipur Apunba president Longjam Memchoubi Leima and Nupi Samaj president Thokchom Ramani Leima as presidium members while retired professor Naorem Joy-kumar of MU spoke as resource person at the event.
Regarding the celebration, Observation Committee convener N Rupachandra said that Manipur existed as a sovereign power in South East Asia for a long time but became part of British colonial power on April 27, 1891 after the defeat in the Anglo-Manipuri War the same year.
After remaining under British colonial rule for 56 years, Manipur regained freedom on August 14, 1947 as a result of freedom movement launched across the globe after the end of World War II and the changing global scenario during that time.
A new phase of independent Manipur began from August 14, 1947 and even conducted democratic election in 1948 under the Manipur Constitution Act, 1947.As second nation in South East Asia, a democratic government ruled Manipur from October 18, 1948 and had all the characteristics of a sovereign nation.
However, after around two years of attaining freedom from the British and having self-administration through adult franchise, India annexed Manipur after the then king was forced to sign the merger agreement on September 21, 1949 in Shillong which came into effect from October 15, 1949.Nevertheless, historical facts about Manipur's existence as a sovereign power for a long time and regaining of the sovereign status from the British on August 14, 1947 after remaining under the British colonial rule for 56 years remain intact till date, he said, adding that these historical facts will remain forever.
People of Manipur are celebrating the75th anniversary of independence of Manipur to remember the sacred day of getting independence from the British on August 14, 1947, N Rupachandra said, adding that the entire people of the land should discuss about importance of the day and shoulder responsibility for making Manipur/Kanglei society a strong and concrete one.
Meanwhile, Imphal East District United Clubs' Organisation (IEDUCO) under the aegis of All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO) along with affiliated clubs of SUCO, SEUCO, UCCAN, ECDO and NEUCO consisting of ISA, Kongpal Chingambam Leikai; PFC, Khurai Ningthoubung Leikai; PC, Top Khongnangmakhong; OPA, Top Makha Leikai; KKLYDO, Kongpal Kongkham Leikai; MSC Moirang Kampu Sajeb; MUC, Moirang Kampu Top Khewa Bazar; Neta Club, Kangla Sangom Shang; KSYO, Kangla Shiphai; KYDC Kongpal Ningthou Leikai; PERAGON Club, Khurai Chingambam Leikai; KSWC, Kongpal Thongam Leikai; YOSC, Chairen Thongkhong; YSSUPC, Khurai Lamlong; ALUC Khurai Angom Leikai; SEDOC Kongba Khunou, SYVC, Uchekon Khunou; Mangal Club, Bashikhong; KSC, Khongman; DYC, Khanarok; THKY, Thiyam Awang Leikai; SEWO, Thiyam Warok Leikai; YOLLO Keibi Khullen, SYDC, Sinam; CYDC Purum Khullen; PAL-CY, Poiroukhongjin Awang Leikai; KKYWC, Kanghu Chingjin Khullen; TYDA, TYBS, TYWO & UYC, Takhel; SADA & SKDC, Sanjenbam and Napet Palli Youth Club celebrated Independence Day of Manipur (Kangleipak) by hoisting the Flag of Independent Manipur on Sunday.
On the other hand, Singjamei to Lilong United Clubs Organisation (SLUCO) in collaboration with Observation Committee 75th Manipur Independence Day, Protection & Prevention Committee Manipur (PPCM) hoisted the Flag of Independent Manipur at its office to mark the 75th Manipur Independence Day on Sunday along with affiliated clubs which also unfurled the Flag at their respective offices.
Similarly, United Clubs' Organisation of Bishnupur District (UCOBID) in collaboration with meira paibi organisation and clubs celebrated 75th Manipur Independence Day by hoisting the 'Phidup Taret Flag of Ebudhou Pakhangba' .
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