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IMPHAL, January 9: Supreme sacrifices made by the Kings and leaders of Manipur in the past must be remembered so that people can learn from them, stated deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam.<\/p>\n
The dy Chief Minister was speaking as the chief guest at the observance of the 181st death anniversary of Maharaj Gambhir Singh today.<\/p>\n
Reminding the people that the unity, integrity and boundary of the state have stood the test of time, he said: `We must also learn how disunity among Kings in the past led to the loss of their territories.`\u009d<\/p>\n
History must be read and understood with depth to gain wisdom from it, he said, adding that Mahatma Gandhi always maintained that the British didn`\u2122t conquer India but in fact it was handed over to them due to the disunity among the Kings of India of the past.<\/p>\n
This lesson from history must always be learnt and shared among us, he opined.<\/p>\n
The deputy CM said the seven years devastation and the British rule in Manipur were a direct result of palace intrigues and lack of integrity. `Drawing from the past, we must now unite and maintain peace and harmony among the hills and valley communities of the State`\u009d, he said, further warning that those who try to disintegrate the State won`\u2122t be spared.<\/p>\n
State Archaeology, Department of Art & Culture organised the observance of the 181st death anniversary of Maharaja Gambhir Singh at his Samadhi at Langthabal (Canchipur), Imphal.<\/p>\n
Heavy rainfall caused a poor turnout of participants but the function was held in full swing. Floral tributes were paid to the portrait of Maharaja Gambhir Singh and Nara Singh.<\/p>\n
Later a guard of honour and a gun salute were given by personnel of the Manipur Rifles.<\/p>\n
Langthabal MLA Karam Shyam speaking as the president of the function said the death anniversary of Maharaja Gambir Singh should be observed in a larger scale and politicians and VIPs of the state should made it a point to participate in such functions.<\/p>\n
The function was also attended by PHED minister I Hemochandra, Art & Culture director K Sobita Devi and secretary (Art & Culture) K Radhakumar.<\/p>\n\n