Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 22 2010:
Governor of Manipur Gurbachan Jagat has greeted the people of Manipur on the occasion of Khongjom Day to be commemorated tomorrow.
In a message of greetings, the Governor said tha Khongjom Day is observed in memory of he heroic acts of the Manipuris against the mighty British force on this day in 1891 .
"Why and how the Manipuris stood firmlyaginst the British for the cause of Manipur's freedom in 1891," is also well knon to us all today.
In observing the solemn Day and paying homage o the valiant heroes of Manipur, who sacrificed their lives at the battle of Khongjom and other war-fronts, for thecause of their motherland, we should resolve to forget the past bitterness and indifference and strengthen the bonds of peace and harmony amongst us, which will ultimately bring about all round development of the State and its people.