Mail News Service
Imphal, Apr 22: Khongjom day will be observed tomorrow at Khebaching. Governor Gurbhachan Jagat, Chief Minister O Ibobi, Ministers, MPs, MLAs and others will attend the function. Laying of floral wreaths at war memorial, gun salute, speeches by dignitaries, play will mark the observation.
In connection with the Khongjom day celebration, the director of transport has arranged 12 semi law floor buses. The buses will be stationed at Koirengei, Chingmeirong, Palace Gate, DC, office Porompat, Tera Bazar, Kwakeithel Bazar, Lamphel PS and transport office since six a.m. The buses will transport people from Imphal to Kheba Ching, Khongjom and shall ply back to Imphal after celebration is over.
Gurbachan Jagat, Governor said in a message, “It gives me great pleasure in greeting the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of Khongjom Day, 2012.
Every year April 23 is celebrated as Khongjom Day in Manipur to mark the supreme sacrifices made by our forefathers like Paona Brajabashi and others who displayed indomitable courage and great spirit of patriotism for the cause of their motherland. The brave sons of the soil fought gallantly against the mightiest ^ imperialist power and they never surrendered.
On this auspicious occasion, while paying our humble tribute to all the valiant heroes of Manipur, who laid down their lives at the battle of Khongjom and other war-fronts in the Anglo-Manipur War of 1 89 1 , let us once again renew our pledge to protect and preserve the sovereignty and dignity of our country and strengthen the courage and spirit to challenge any forces that dare to destroy the nation and at the same time let us resolve to forget the past bitterness and differences and dedicate ourselves to bring peace and harmony in the State which will ultimately take our State to the road of socio-economic progress.
I, once again, convey my best wishes to the people of Manipur and wish the Khongjom Day Celebration, 2012 a grand success.”
The president of AMUCO AT Rahman while meeting the press its office today appealed the people Khongjom day celebration so that they can pay floral tributes to the martyrs. He also asked to paste the banner Patriots day, patriots sacrifice for motherland in their vehicles.
Major General UK Gurung,YSM,IGAR(S) and All Ranks of Assam Rifles extends a very warm greetings to the people of Manipur on the occasion of “Khonjom Day”. IGAR (South) prays to the Almighty to keep benign eye on the people of Manipur to bring about peace, prosperity and tranquility in the days to come. All ranks of IGAR(S) wish that the people in Manipur live in peace, harmony and with dignity. Let us join hands to bring peace and prosperity to the State as a tribute to the Almighty.
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