IMPHAL, January 9: The Kilkhong Memorial Clebration Committee today observed the Pu Khotinthang Sitlhou alias Kilkhong memorial celebration at Taloulong Village, Damdei with
Moirangthem Okendro, Minister Education unveiling a statue of the freedom fighter at the function, which was attended by a host of Ministers, MLAs and officials.
Dy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who spoke on the occasion said that the courage and sacrifice of Kilkhong during the Anglo-Thadou War of 1917–1919 should be remembered by the people. “A battle of peace, love, reconciliation and forgiveness should be fought by us like the way he fought. Through him we should hope for a better Manipur where there is no killings, hatred, bandh-blockade”, he said.
Later, Ngamthang Haokip released a souvenir on the occasion and M Okendro released the Kilkhong Calendar-2013.