Khongjom Day to be celebrated in Manipur tomorrow
Imphal, Apr 22 (UNI) Khongjom Day will be observed in Manipur tomorrow at Khongjom in Thoubal district to pay tribute to those killed in the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891.
Manipur lost its Independence in 1891 after the British Empire waged war against Manipur in 1891 and the Battle of Khongjom is remembered by historians as one of the greatest and decisive battle in history as the entire Manipur force fought till the last man.
Governor SS Sidhu and Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh will lead the state in offering tributes to the martyrs.
Official sources here said arrangements have been made for the occassion at Thoubal district.
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Story first published: Sunday, April 22, 2007, 17:35 [IST]