CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Manipur celebrates the Khongjom Day every year on 23rd of April remembering Manipuri warriors including Major Paona Brajabashi who fought against the British.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Anglo-Manipuri war or the Khongjom Battle broke out in 1891. Attempting to resist British forces marching from Tamu (on the border between Manipur and Myanmar today), 400 Manipuri soldiers were dispatched to Thoubal led by Major Paona Brajabashi, a brave soldier of the kingdom of Manipur.

Detailed explanation-3: -Khongjom War Memorial Complex | Thoubal District, Government of Manipur | India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Regarded by many Manipuris as a place that symbolises patriotism and courage, Khongjom War Memorial is dedicated to one of the warriors of the state, Paona Brajabasi and other warriors who fought against the British Army at the Khongjom battlefield of 1891.

Detailed explanation-5: -Recalling some of the freedom fighters of Manipur, Biren said Chirai Naga was a tribal freedom fighter of Manipur and two Nagas, Choukami Naga and Gouho Naga were also sent to jail at Andaman Nicobar Island along with Maharaja Kulachandra for revolving against the then colonial rule.