Yesterday, Governor, Najma Heptulla attended the function of Patriots Day observation held at Bir Tikendrajit Park as the chief guest. While addressing the gathering, she said that she will urge ministry of Human Resource to include Manipur freedom fighters in the Indian history as they too have contributed in Indian Freedom Struggle.
She further said that she became aware of the history of freedom struggle in Manipur when she read the Manipur history through books. Names of all the martyrs from Manipur must include in the Indian history as they had also contributed in the struggle for free India. The patriotism of the martyrs shall lead the way to fight for the motherland and should be united to guard Manipur as well as the country
As president of the function, CM N Biren Singh told the gathering that state government has decided to rename JNIMS road and Shija road as Pukhrambam Kajao road and Chirai Naga road respectively. This is done in the remembrance of their unforgettable contribution.

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