Tributes paid at Mt Manipur
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jan 11: Members of Patriotic Writers Forum (PAWF), Manipur paid tribute to 23 freedom fighters, including Maharaja Kulachandra, at their memorial at Mount Manipur in Andaman and Nicobar Islands today.
Earlier known as Mount Harriet, this National Park was renamed Mount Manipur in 2021 by the Government of India to honour Manipuri freedom fighters exiled in the aftertermath of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891.
A 22-member team of the PAWF, today, paid tribute to the memorial of 23 Manipuri freedom fighters at Mount Manipur, said the forum in a statement.
The PAWF team kicked off their journey on January 5. The team is led by its secretary Rakesh Naorem.
On the visit, Rakesh Naorem said Mount Manipur holds a significant place in Manipur's history.
After the British won the Anglo-Manipur war of 1891, several freedom fighters including Pukhrambam Kajao, Niranjan Subedar, Yuvaraj Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General and Chirai Thangal were hanged.
And, 23 other freedom fighters, including Maharaja Kulachandra Singh were forced into exile in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, said Rakesh.
The 23 freedom fighters include Maharaja Kulachandra, Angousana Singh (Senapati), Lokendra Birjit Singh (Wangkheirakpa), Maisnam Samu Singh, Chongtham Nilamani Singh, Major Chingtha Miya, Heikrujam Chaobaton Singh, Mangsatabam Tonjao Singh, Ingudam Khana Singh, Chingsubam Ningthouba Singh, Phanjoubam Thouba Singh, Ashangbam Phurahongba, Nongthombam Trilok Singh, Sagolsem Dhan Singh, Yengkhom Abungjao, Khomdram Guna, Usham Arun Singh, Hidam Chaoba Singh, Mayengbam Dhojo, Nepram Noni, Laishram Khamba, Goukami (Naga) and Gouho (Naga).
On November 23, 1891, Maharaja Kulachandra and 15 others reached the islands.
Rakesh noted that most of the Manipuri freedom fighters exiled died in different parts of the islands, while only eight were able to return to Manipur.
To preserve and promote Manipur's history, the State Government must hold yearly State functions commemorating November 23, 1891, the day Maharaja Kulachandra and other freedom fighters reached the island, Rakesh Naorem.
Further, the Education Department must include this portion of the history in textbooks so that younger generations can learn about the State's history, he added.
Tracing the footsteps of the forefathers and freedom fighters, and preserving the history will instill patriotism among younger generations, he said.
Rakesh said the Government, particularly the State, must further develop the freedom fighters' memorial at Mount Manipur.
PAWF president Naoroibam Khamba Luwang, and members, S Mangoljao, Ashangbam Jagjit, Chongtham Sangita and Langam Devendra are part of the team visiting the islands.
Ashangbam Jagjit said his "Iputhou Purel", Ashangbam Phurahongba was among the 23 freedom fighters who were exiled to the island.
Ashangbam Phurahongba returned to Manipur after spending 25 years on the islands, he said.
S Mangoljao appealed to the State Government to build a Manipur Guest House and take steps to build a museum at Mount Manipur.
IMPHAL, Jan 11: Members of Patriotic Writers Forum (PAWF), Manipur paid tribute to 23 freedom fighters, including Maharaja Kulachandra, at their memorial at Mount Manipur in Andaman and Nicobar Islands today.
Earlier known as Mount Harriet, this National Park was renamed Mount Manipur in 2021 by the Government of India to honour Manipuri freedom fighters exiled in the aftertermath of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891.
A 22-member team of the PAWF, today, paid tribute to the memorial of 23 Manipuri freedom fighters at Mount Manipur, said the forum in a statement.
The PAWF team kicked off their journey on January 5. The team is led by its secretary Rakesh Naorem.
On the visit, Rakesh Naorem said Mount Manipur holds a significant place in Manipur's history.
After the British won the Anglo-Manipur war of 1891, several freedom fighters including Pukhrambam Kajao, Niranjan Subedar, Yuvaraj Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General and Chirai Thangal were hanged.
And, 23 other freedom fighters, including Maharaja Kulachandra Singh were forced into exile in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, said Rakesh.
The 23 freedom fighters include Maharaja Kulachandra, Angousana Singh (Senapati), Lokendra Birjit Singh (Wangkheirakpa), Maisnam Samu Singh, Chongtham Nilamani Singh, Major Chingtha Miya, Heikrujam Chaobaton Singh, Mangsatabam Tonjao Singh, Ingudam Khana Singh, Chingsubam Ningthouba Singh, Phanjoubam Thouba Singh, Ashangbam Phurahongba, Nongthombam Trilok Singh, Sagolsem Dhan Singh, Yengkhom Abungjao, Khomdram Guna, Usham Arun Singh, Hidam Chaoba Singh, Mayengbam Dhojo, Nepram Noni, Laishram Khamba, Goukami (Naga) and Gouho (Naga).
On November 23, 1891, Maharaja Kulachandra and 15 others reached the islands.
Rakesh noted that most of the Manipuri freedom fighters exiled died in different parts of the islands, while only eight were able to return to Manipur.
To preserve and promote Manipur's history, the State Government must hold yearly State functions commemorating November 23, 1891, the day Maharaja Kulachandra and other freedom fighters reached the island, Rakesh Naorem.
Further, the Education Department must include this portion of the history in textbooks so that younger generations can learn about the State's history, he added.
Tracing the footsteps of the forefathers and freedom fighters, and preserving the history will instill patriotism among younger generations, he said.
Rakesh said the Government, particularly the State, must further develop the freedom fighters' memorial at Mount Manipur.
PAWF president Naoroibam Khamba Luwang, and members, S Mangoljao, Ashangbam Jagjit, Chongtham Sangita and Langam Devendra are part of the team visiting the islands.
Ashangbam Jagjit said his "Iputhou Purel", Ashangbam Phurahongba was among the 23 freedom fighters who were exiled to the island.
Ashangbam Phurahongba returned to Manipur after spending 25 years on the islands, he said.
S Mangoljao appealed to the State Government to build a Manipur Guest House and take steps to build a museum at Mount Manipur.