Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 07, 2010:
Commemorating the 175th raising day of the Assam Rifles, a mass rally was organised by 33 AR at Moirang today under the theme 'Run for Peace'.
The rally participated by sports persons and other people was led by MLA T Mangibabu, MLA M Prithiviraj, Chairperson of Moirang Municipal Council Jibanlata and CO of 33 AR Naresh Bharadwaj.
Before flagging of the rally, the two MLAs set free pigeons in a symbolic gesture.
Placards and festoons emblazoned with the words "No Guns", "Safe Sex" and "No Drugs" were carried all along the course of the rally.
Prizes were also distributed to winners of canoeing and kayaking competitions held as a part of the commemorative function.
T Mangibabu also opened a youth festival in connection with the function.