Khongjom Day observed at Shillong
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 24 2011:
As observed in the State, Khongjom Day was observed in Shillong too under the aegis of the Meitei Community Development Society Shillong (Meghalaya) at the residence of its president Moirangthem Ibomcha.
The observance was marked by paying of floral tributes to Paona Brajabashi and other martyrs.
Khongjom Day was also observed at Kamangkha in Cachar under the aegis of Lai Tangol Maru Khubam Poramlen Thouda Lup.
A large number of Manipuri people living in Cachar offered tributes to the martyrs and observed two minutes' silence in honour of the national heroes.
BJP Manipur Pradesh also observed Khongjom Day at its Nityaipat Chuthek head office with its president Sh Shantikumar in the chair.