NEW DELHI, August 13 (MIC): Manipur government observed the Patriots` Day celebration at the Manipur Tikendrajit House, Bir Tikendrajit Marg, Chanakyapuri here this morning.
Three photographs of Paona Brajabasi, Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General were decorated at the base of the statue of Bir Tikendrajit where a large number of Manipuris from the National Capital Region paid their homage to the great patriots of Manipur who fought against the mighty Britishers and sacrificed their lives for the cause of their motherland during Anglo-Manipuri War in 1891.
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Ninong Ering graced the celebration as chief guest.
The Lok Sabha Member from Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency Dr Thokchom Meinya led the VVIPs and public while paying floral tributes to the great patriots.
Two minutes silence was observed as a mark of respect to the departed souls.
Lok Sabha member from Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency Thangso Baite, Manipur Legislative Assembly members namely Md Fajur Rahim from Wabagai Constituency and Ginsuanhau from Singhat constituency, former Ministers Moirangthem Hemanta and Prof Gangumei Kamei were among those dignitaries who paid floral tributes to the martyrs.