Mail News Service
Imphal, April 22 : Governor Gurbhachan Jagat said in a message ‘it is with immense pleasure that I greet the people of Manipur on the occasion of Khongjom Day, 2013.
Every year Manipur celebrates Khongjom Day on 23rd April to remember the supreme sacrifices made by our forefathers for the freedom of their motherland. They had displayed tremendous courage and immense patriotism for their motherland against the mightiest power of the world without even a thought of surrender.
On this day, while paying obeisance to the valiant heroes who fell at the battle of Khongjom and other fronts in the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891, we need to renew our pledge to preserve and defend the sovereignty of our country and prepare to face any challenge to it. Let us all forget our differences and re-dedicate ourselves to the cause of the sovereignty of our country and for bringing understanding, peace and harmony amongst ourselves. Only this will lead us on the path of progress.
I once again convey my best wishes to all the people of Manipur and also wish a grand success to the Khongjom Day Celebration, 2013’.
Major General UK Gurung, AVSM, YSM, IG AR (South) and All Ranks of Assam Rifles extend their greetings to the people of Manipur on the auspicious occasion of ‘Khongjom Day – 2013’. Observed to mark the gallant battle which was fought to repel the British Army after they had declared war against Manipur on 31 March 1891, it reminds us of the soaring sense of patriotism of brave sons of Manipur like Paona Brajabasi and Chinglensana. IGAR (South) urges the people of Manipur to come together and stand united to fight against the social evils and insurgency in a similar manner to bring about peace, prosperity and tranquility in the days to come. All ranks of IGAR (South) wish that the people in Manipur live in peace and harmony. Let us join hands to spread amity and bring prosperity to the State as a tribute to the Almighty.
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