Nemcha Kipgen, Minister for Textiles, Commerce, and Industry and Cooperation, Government of Manipur, unveiled a bronze statue of freedom fighter Sutmang alias Pasut Singsit at Gopibung village in Kangpokpi district on Friday.
The minister attended the occasion as chief guest while Churachandpur AC MLA, LM Khaute, Henglep AC MLA, Letjamang Haokip, and Saikul AC MLA, Kimneo Hangshing attended as guests of honour apart from the newly reinstated ADC Sadar Hills caretaker chairman Haokholal Hangshing, who attended as function president.
The statue of the legendary freedom was erected by the Singsit Organization at Gopibung village in the presence of other dignitaries while Rev Ginkhosiem Singson, executive director, ECA dedicated it.
Popularly known as Pasut, Sutmang Singsit was born on March 18, 1879.
According to the Singsit Organization, the inimitable Pasut performed the Thadou Traditional War rituals by piercing Mithun's side thrice with a spear and chopping off its tail thereby declaring war on the mighty British imperialism on March 17, 1917, at Jampi village in Manipur.
Pasut Singsit spearheaded many attacks on the British forces and became a thorn in their flesh during the Thadou Gal (Thadou War) from 1917-1919.
Kipgen while paying her huge respect and tribute to Pasut Singsit, said that his indomitable courage, dedication, and noble sacrifice are unparalleled and inspiration for infinity to come.
She maintained that it won’t be possible without the efforts of our freedom fighters in the past to see what India is today and urged everyone to honour their sacrifices which would only be possible if every citizen of India stand united in any circumstances.
The minister also said that freedom fighters like Pasut Singsit inspired others to understand their rights and stand up against the people in power while adding that it was because of the freedom fighters that the countrymen united with a bond of nationalism and patriotic feelings.
Freedom fighters are considered to be the propelling force behind the success of the freedom struggle and they are the reason why we can now prosper in a free country, the minister added.
The minister also suggested the Singsit Organization and other civil society organizations to set up a war memorial cemetery where all names of the Thadou's freedom fighters during the Thadou Gal (Thadou War) are erected to signify their contribution towards the freedom movement.
