Valour of Kajao recalled at statue unveiling event
Source: Chronicle News Service

Bishnupur, December 27 2023: Social activist Rk Sanayaima has stressed the need for remembering Pukhramba Kajao, his role, strength and valour during these trying times.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony of Pukhramba Kajao Pheengang statue constructed and installed under the supervision of Health and Family Welfare minister Dr Sapam Ranjan at Kangmong on Wednesday, Rk Sanayaima recounted how the then British rulers tried to colonise Manipur.

In 1891, British political agent Grimwood and Assam chief commissioner Quinton came to Manipur and tried to conquer Manipur by attacking Kangla.

The Manipuri soldiers defeated them and took captive five of them including Grim-wood.

After trial at Manipur Darbar, Pukhramba Kajao killed Grimwood with his spear.

As such, people should remember how Pukhramba Kajao stood firm against the colonial acts, he maintained.

The unveiling ceremony organised by Pukhramba Kajao Memorial Trust Manipur was attended by Manipur University of Culture vice chancellor Prof Paonam Gunindro, Art and Culture director Keithellakpam Dinamani, writer and social worker Hareshwor Goshwami, DM University Sports director Prof Rk Chandrakumar, and UFO president Ngasepam Nilakanta as presidium members.

The statue of Pukhramba Kajao was unveiled by Prof Paonam Gunindro.

Speaking at the programme, Prof Gunindro highlighted the need for not only disseminating the life tales and bravery of Manipuri forefathers during the Anglo-Manipuri War, 1891 but also for inclusion of Thang-ta as a subject under New Education Policy.

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