Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 11:
The 150th commemoration of the first war of independence waged by India again st the British imperialism has been observed during a joint function organised by the State units of All India Students� Federation (AISF) and All India Youth Federation (AIYF) at Irabot Bhavan here today.
Secretary of AISF Manipur State Council Kh Inaobi Meitei and president of AIYF Manipur State Council Sh Punimashi Devi atten ded the commemorative function as presidium members.
Many experts and scholars made their observation on the impact and consequences of first war of independence waged by Indian against British imperialism.
The said war broke out on May 11 of 1857.
They also noted that the present generation specially student and youth have a greater responsibility toward fighting against the debilitating impact of the imperialist globalisation.
Along with opposing such debilitating impact of globalisation, the younger generation would work for promotion of peace and harmony and development in the field of education, health, science and technology and trade and commerce, he said.
A discussion session on the pressing issues being faced by the people today the world over was also facilitated at the occasion.