Many greet on Patriots' Day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 12 2025:
On the occasion of Patriots' Day, 2025, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla extended deepest respect and heartfelt tribute to the departed patriots who made ultimate sacrifice defending the sovereignty in the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891 .
In his message, Ajay Kumar Bhalla stated that Patriots' Day reminds us of the heroic deeds of forefathers like Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General, Chirai Naga, Pukhrambam Kajao, Niranjan Subedar and a host of other martyrs who fought valiantly to defend the sovereignty of Manipur.
"They demonstrated supreme valour and fought against the British Empire in 1891, even in the face of death and imprisonment.
The departed leaders believed in the freedom of their nation and challenged the mighty empire.
"On this Patriot's Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to unity and resilience, and stand together to defend the nation s freedom and integrity, regardless of caste, creed or religion," he said, adding that he would heartily join the people of Manipur in observing the Patriots' Day.
He wished the observance a grand success and a meaningful event.
In separate messages, Manipur Legislative Assembly speaker Th Satyabrata Singh, Mayang Imphal MLA K Robindro and Thanga MLA T Robindro Singh also paid tributes to the brave patriots of Manipur who sacrificed their lives in 1891 to protect the land, culture and freedom.




