Manipur Day 21 January
Manipur Day is an annual event celebrated in the Indian state of Manipur
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Manipur Day is an annual event celebrated in the Indian state of Manipur. It commemorates the day when Manipur was merged with India on October 15, 1949. Prior to this date, Manipur was a princely state under British colonial rule and had its own monarchy.
After India gained independence in 1947, it started integrating various princely states into the newly formed country. On October 15, 1949, the last king of Manipur, Maharaja Bodhachandra Singh, signed the agreement known as the “Merger Agreement,” which led to the formal integration of Manipur into the Indian Union.
Manipur Day is a significant occasion for the people of Manipur as it marks their transition from being a princely state to becoming an integral part of India. The day is celebrated with various cultural events, parades, exhibitions, and ceremonies to honor the state’s rich heritage, history, and cultural diversity. It also serves as an opportunity for the people of Manipur to come together and celebrate their unity as part of the larger Indian nation.
