Stage set for Patriots' Day observance
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR
Imphal, August 11 2024:
Ahead of the Patriots' Day 2024 observance on August 13, the government of Manipur has taken up all the necessary steps to make the tribute event a grand success.
The observance will start with a Prabhat Pheri (morning procession) on August 13 at 4 am, followed by floral tributes at Heecham Yaicham Pat, Moirangkhom at 8 am and at Thangal Temple Complex, Palace Compound at 8.30 am.
A wreath laying ceremony to the martyrs' will be conducted at Kangla Utra led by the Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and chief minister N Biren at 3.30 pm.
They will further proceed to Shaheed Minar to pay floral tributes to the martyrs.
Guard of Honour by the contingents of Manipur Rifles will be given to the martyrs at the Bir Tikendrajit Park after paying floral tributes at Shaheed Minar.
Floral tribute will also be paid at the memorial stone of exiled martyrs of 1891.The main observance function at Bir Tikendrajit Park will commence with opening song by artistes of Shri Shri Bal Mukunda Dev Government Music College followed by speeches of president and chief guest of the function.
The state government has urged all sections of the public to participate in the observance function.