Sunday, June 16, 2013

Mangpithang memorial stone erected





Source:


Imphal, June 15 2013 : IFC Minister Ngamthang Haokip today erected a memorial stone in memory of Mangpithang Kipgen , volunteer of the Indian National Army and Member of the first Manipur Legislative Assembly at Tujang Part II village, Sadar Hills today.


Born in 1888, Mangpithang Kipgen expired in 2006 .


He was a pioneer and a leader in the movement for upgrading Sadar Hills into a full fledged district.


















Dignitaries pay homage at the site
Dignitaries pay homage at the site


He was elected to the 1st Manipur Legislative Assembly from Mao Assembly constituency.


The memorial stone erection ceremony was also attended Singhat AC MLA GS Haokip and he released a biography of Mangpithang Kipgen.


Kangpokpi AC MLA Nemcha Kipgen and Sekmai AC MLA Devendra were also present at the ceremony.










via NorthEast Calling - NorthEast India | India's No1 online News Magazine http://necalling.com/mangpithang-memorial-stone-erected/

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