Tributes paid to Kishan, Token, Rajen
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 17 2024:
The 15th death anniversary of Dr Th Kishan, Y Token and A Rajen, was observed at Mapari Ningsingkol, near Uripok Cheirap Court today, under the theme "Chungsinminnarashi''.
The event was organised by Mapari Ningsingkol Lup (MANIL) in remembrance of the brutal murder of then Kasom Khullen SDO Dr Thingnam Kishan, his driver Aribam Rajen and staff Yumnam Token by armed miscreants in 2009 .
It was attended by socio political commentator Potsangbam Sonamani Singh, Dr Ambedkar State awardee Yumnam Ningol Ibethoi Devi, Sahitya Akademi awardee Saratchand Thiyam, MANIL chairman Soram Tekendrajit Singh and Environment & Climate Change, Director, Tourangbam Brajakumar Singh among others.
The observation began with a patriotic song followed by offering of floral tributes to the photographs of the three departed souls.
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Speaking on the occasion, MANIL convenor Kapur Yumlembam said that the death anniversary is observed on different themes every year and considering the prevailing situation of Manipur, this year the tribute event was conducted on the theme.
"Chungsinminnarashi" .
He expressed concern over the mushrooming of civil society organisations (CSOs) with their own version of agenda during this crucial juncture.
He continued that it is high time for all the CSOs to unite and lead the public in one direction to save Manipur.
Kapur further urged all to set aside their differences and work together for a new, peaceful & prosperous Manipur.