IMPHAL, May 25: Along with observing the 125th Death Anniversary of Pukhrambam Kajao today, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh as chief guest unveiled a newly constructed statue of the late warrior at Kangmong in Konthoujam Constituency, Imphal West.
Organized by Pukhrambam Kajao Memorial Trust, the observance function was also graced by Lok Sabha MP Dr Meinya as president; MLA N Loken; MLA K Sarat; MLA W Brajabidhu; MLA Dr I Ibohalbi; Pradhans and Members of Yurembam Yarou Bamdhiar GP as guests of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, CM Ibobi acknowledged that Pukhrambam Kajao was one of the brave warriors who had sacrificed his life fighting against the mighty British forces for the sake of Manipur`™s integrity.
He said that people of the State should always remember the undeniable sacrifices made by Pukhrambam Kajao and added that people should follow footsteps and suit adopted by the late warrior.
Referring to the memorandum submitted by the trust urging to declare state holiday on the day of the death anniversary of Pukhrambam Kajao, the CM assured that the matter put up by the trust will be discussed in the Cabinet meeting.
Ibobi said that the government will also try to dedicate a museum at the site where the statue of the warrior was unveiled and construct a playground at Kangmong in honour of the deceased fighter.
During the function, the CM presented simple gifts to Khutheiba Laishram from Phoijing Awang Leikai, who designed the statue of Pukhrambam Kajao.
Offering of floral tributes at the portrait of late Kajao as a mark of respect and displaying of the spear which Pukhrambam Kajao used in killing Greenwood, a British agent were the main highlights of the observance function.