Dimapur remembers Netaji

 

DIMAPUR, JANUARY 23 (MExN): Dimapur along with the rest of the country on Saturday, January 23 celebrated a very special occasion. It was the 114th birth anniversary of one of India’s most revered revolutionary figures -‘Netaji’ Subhash Chandra Bose - during the struggle against British imperialism. Marking this auspicious date Dimapur’s ‘Netaji Birthday Celebration Committee’ organised a quaint programme at Ramakrishna Sevashram located near Railways High School, Dimapur.
President of Naga Council, Dimapur, Savi Liegise was the chief guest while DMC councillor, Lipok Pongen was the guest of honour.  Describing ‘Netaji’ as a patriot and a hero, Liegise said that the revolutionary was a man who stood up against Imperialist Britain at the height of its supremacy. He said that ‘Netaji’ sacrificing his own life fought for right, justice and against oppression and added let all people emulate his life.
Recalling the special connection, Nagaland has with Bose; the chief guest refreshed the gathering to take pride in the fact that ‘Netaji’ had once set foot in Naga soil in 1944.  Manoj Bhattacharjee, principal of Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School gave a rousing commentary recounting the rather short-lived but chequered life of the revolutionary figure. Guest of honour, Lipok Pongen and his DMC colleague, T Lotha also spoke on the occasion.