Chief Minister, Manipur Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today paid befitting tribute to Maharaj Narasingh on his 176th death anniversary at historic Kangla, Imphal. The Chief Minister also offered tarpan at Nungjeng Pukhri, Kangla and paid obeisance to the Shree Shree Govindajee Jalakeli Pala led by Maharajkumari Hemamanjuri.
While paying homage to the Samadhi of Maharaj Narasingh, Shri Khemchand Singh sought the blessings of the Almighty for a peaceful and harmonious state.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister recalled that Maharaj Narasingh visited Cachar during the then Seven Years Devastation and united the Manipuri people residing in different parts of the region through his tactful diplomatic efforts. With the help of British, the Manipur levy was formed which later made it possible to drive the Burmese away, thereby regaining the freedom to re-establish an independent Manipur, he added.
Delivering his presidential speech, Shri Khuraijam Loken Singh asserted that we are the descendants of our great forefathers and we should never forget the supreme sacrifices made for Manipur. The future generation should always remember and uphold their courage, he added.
The observance was marked by Guard of Honour, Gun Salute, and Sounding of Last Post by a contingent of 1st Manipur Rifles.
The observance programme was organised by Manipur State Archaeology under Art and Culture Department, Government of Manipur. The programme was attended by Home Minister, Shri Govindas Konthoujam, Member of Parliament Shri Leishemba Sanajaoba, MLA’s, Chief Secretary, Commissioner to Chief Minister and other high ranking officials of civil and police.
