Any challenges to integrity of Manipur should be fought together -M Okendro
Source: IT News

Imphal, August 13 2020: Recalling the sacrificial spirit of our ancestors who had spare no pains and dare mighty British army while fighting for the protection of our erstwhile nation , President of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), Moirangthem Okendro today said that any threats or challenges to the integrity of the region can only be protected when we fight together as one while speaking on occasion of 129th Patriots' Day observed at Congress Bhavan.

Earlier, fitting floral tributes were paid to the martyrs Yubaraj Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General and Paona Brajabashi along with unknown Manipuri war heroes who had sacrifice for that cause of the freedom of he erstwhile Manipuri Nation.

"We the future generation should not forget the sacrifices made by our forefather who had sacrifices without any fear fighting the mighty British empire", Okendro said.

Yubaraj Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General and Paona Brajabashi were hang to death on this day of August 13 .

"Their courage and spirit for safeguarding the nation even at the cost of their live should not be forgotten by each and every one of us", the MPCC president said.

Okendro also stated that the present framwork agreement, issues of border pillar with the neighbouring country and states and the process of delimitation may ingnite tension among various ethnic communities of the state who have living together peacefully from time immemorial.

He called upon the people of the state to speak against the ruling government for taking advantage by framing short term political policy.

The MPCC President also blame the ruling regime for taking up measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic on their will and without consulting the people of the state.

He said that from green zone , Manipur now has 12 death due to the pandemic , besides many people tested positive with COVID-19 pandemic still are denied of nutritious food.

"When pregnant lady dies as there were no hospital facilities and government still use lockdown and curfew as the only means", Okendro said.

CLP leader Okram Ibobi, CWC member Gaikhangam along with other congress leaders and MLAs were also present while paying tribute to the martyrs.

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