Historical importance of October 15 By :: Seram Neken During the pre-independence period in Manipur history, a number of educated and conscious individuals of the erstwhile kingdom came out strongly against the autocratic and atrocious rule of the King under the British hegemony. In the prevailing situation, they opted to embrace the democratic framework of governance in line with Mahatma Gandhis vision of self-rule. In course of time, British left Manipur on 14th August 1947 handing over the administration to the then king of Manipur Maharaj Bodhachandra. Manipur was well ahead of India in having a constitution of its own and in electing its own democratic legislative assembly. Manipuris are still proud of the status they had vis-à-vis India. However, on 21st September 1949, Manipur King was forced to sign the agreement which led to merger of the independent country into Indian union. From October 15 of the same year, Manipur became a part of India. Read full @ goo.gl/xv3Uxt
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 07:35:27 +0000
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