4 days ago
Biren calls for restoring peace
Imphal: Former CM of
Manipur
N
Biren Singh
, along with governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, MLAs, and senior officials, paid floral tributes to Bir Tikendrajit and other heroes at the state-level event commemorating the fallen freedom fighters of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891, reports Ngathingkhui Jagoi.
Patriots' Day is annually observed in the state on Aug 13 to commemorate the hanging of Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General in 1891 for waging war against the British Raj.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 134th Patriots' Day celebrations, Singh appealed for unity across political and ideological lines to restore peace and ensure peaceful coexistence in the state. "Despite knowing they would be defeated, Yubraj Tikendrajit, Thangal General, Chirai Naga, and others fought a war with the British.
Patriots Day is a commemoration of that historic event. Manipur is the legacy of those forefathers," Singh told reporters.
Further he emphasised on the need to unite concerning the issues of the state, even though there are ideological differences in politics.
"We have to establish peace in the state and live together. I am appealing to the people for this as well. Though there is no popular govt now, the MLAs and all of us are working along with the governor and officers to restore peace," Singh added.
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