MNF observes Puya Meithaba anniversary
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, January 27, 2011: The annual Puya Meithaba observance organised by Meetei National Front (MNF), Kangleipak was held today with the Front hosting the 282 anniversary of the event at Citizens' Club, Wangkhei Khunou ground.

Puya Meithaba is an event when a non-local scholar lured/misled the ruler of the erstwhile independent Manipur (formerly Kangleipak) to seize and burn copies of the sacred Puya, a compilation by scholars and priests regarding the traditional beliefs, socio-political policies and guidelines on economic sustenance for the nation.

As a part of the observance the Maichou Ningshing Mana (award) was conferred to Atom Baiga (Kongchai) of Sorok Atingbi Khuningtek, Jiribam and the 'Chingmee Tamee Nungshi Khudol Mana' to Ws Peshung of Nungpan village under Chakpikarong sub-division by the titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba.

The observance was supposed to be held yesterday at Kangla but owing to strike call by armed outfits against the republic Day celebration it was deferred by a day.

Nevertheless, a symbolic observance was conducted at the historic Kangla yesterday with a few scholars and priests participating in it.

Presenting the key-note address, secretary (women affairs) of MNF Laishram ongbi Nongmaileima stated that in remembrance of Puya Meithaba which took place in 1729 the Front had been observing the event every year since 1978.

The annual Puya Meithaba observance organised by Meetei National Front (MNF), Kangleipak was held today with the Front hosting the 282 anniversary of the event at Citizens' Club, Wangkhei Khunou ground.

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