Imphal, April 21 : Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Saturday unveiled a memorial plaque at Khurai Chingangbam Leikai in Imphal East in memory of those who were killed in the Japanese bombing on April 20, 1943, during the Second World War. The program was organized on the occasion of the 83rd anniversary of the “Khurai Chingangbam Mandop Aerial Bombing (1943).”
Describing the tragedy as a painful chapter in Manipur’s history, the Chief Minister said that hundreds of innocent people lost their lives in the attack, which had a deep impact on society. He also paid homage and offered prayers for the peace of the departed souls.
He further stated that the Battle of Imphal (1943–44) was one of the fiercest battles of World War II, in which more than 20,000 people lost their lives. Events like these remind us of the tragic moments of history. The government will consider a proposal to declare the Khurai bombing site as a heritage site.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister also referred to recent incidents in the state and appealed for maintaining peace and unity. He said that strikes and blockades cause hardships to common people, especially daily wage earners.
During the program, he also laid the foundation stone for the construction of a women’s market road in New Checkon, which will provide better facilities to local women vendors.
On this occasion, Art and Culture Minister Khurijam Lokendra Singh, MLA Thangjam Arun Kumar Singh, and several other dignitaries were present.
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