Biren Singh calls for unity to restore peace in Manipur on Patriots Day

Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, on August 13, appealed for unity across political and ideological lines to restore peace and ensure peaceful coexistence in the state.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 134th Patriots Day celebrations, Singh told reporters, "Despite knowing they would be defeated, Yubraj Tikendrajit, Thangal General, Chirai Naga, and others fought a war with the British. Patriots Day is a commemoration of that historic event. Manipur is the legacy of those forefathers."

He added, "We should all unite concerning the issues of the state, even though there are ideological differences in politics and others. We have to establish peace in the state and live together. I am appealing to the people for this as well."

"Though there is no popular government now, the MLAs and all of us are working along with the governor and officers to restore peace," Singh added.

Earlier, Singh, along with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, MLAs, and senior officials, paid floral tributes to Bir Tikendrajit and other heroes at the state-level function commemorating the fallen freedom fighters of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891.

Patriots Day is annually observed in the state on August 13 to commemorate the hanging of Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General in 1891 for waging war against the British Raj.