Patriots' Day greetings pour in
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 12 2024: Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister N Biren Singh and others have greeted the people on Patriots' Day (August 13) .

In his message to the people, the Governor said, "This auspicious occasion reminds us of our heroic forefathers like Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General, Chirai Naga, Pukhrambam Kajao, Niranjan Subedar and a host of other martyrs who made supreme and selfless sacrifice for the cause of the freedom of their motherland" .

They along with many others who were banished for life from Manipur believed in the freedom of their Nation and challenged the might of the British empire in 1891 embracing death and prison rather than live without freedom, the Governor said.

"Let us, while observing the Patriots' Day, pledge to stand and fight as one against all those who challenge the freedom and integrity of the nation, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and other differences," the Governor said.

Following the Governor, the Chief Minister too greeted the people and said, Patriots' Day is observed every year on August 13 in memory of those who laid down their lives, fighting against the mighty British soldiers, in the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891 .

"The day recognizes the supreme sacrifices of our heroes, including Yuvraj Tikendrajit Singh, Thangal General, Chairai Thangal, Pukhrambam Kajao and the hundreds of soldiers who laid down their lives valiantly defending sovereignty of our motherland.

"Our indigenous people have lived together peacefully for ages, but today divisive and communal forces are threatening to erode the fabric of our society.

History teaches us that when we are united, we are formidable...

We must be vigilant against those who seek to divide us and proactive in building a society where every community feels valued and included.

Let this day be a reminder of our shared values and a call to action for a united and prosperous future," said the CM.

The federation of Haomee too greeted the people on Patriots' Day.

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