Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 11 2010:
Governor Gurbachan Jagat has greeted the people of the State on the occasion of Patriots' Day.
The Governor in his message said, "Patriots' Day reminds us of the unconquerable and indomitable spirit of the great heroes of Manipur, particularly Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General, Niranjan Subedar, Kajao and Chirai Naga, who made the supreme sacrifice on the gallows for the cause of their motherland" .
He added, "When we celebrate the day, it is important to recall that Manipur could be ruled by British in 1891 mainly because of the disunity and dissenting attitude of the then princes of Manipur.
"On this auspicious occasion, while paying homage and tribute to the great martyrs earnestly, we have to renew our pledge that we will uphold and strengthen the bonds of National unity and integrity and also rededicate ourselves to the task of building a strong and prosperous nation in the true spirit of patriotism and self sacrifice," he added.