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IMPHAL: Freedom fighter Rani Gaidinliu's 100th birth anniversary was observed at Congress Bhavan in BT Road today. The function was organised by Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee at the party office. Party members along with Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam offered floral tribute to the late freedom fighter. Rani Gaidinliu was not only a great leader of Zeliangrong tribe but also a fearless leader of Manipur who fought against the Britishers. Rani Gaidinliu was born on 26th January 1915 at Nungkao village, Tamenglong district. At the tender age of 13, she joined the agitation against the Britishers. In the year 1932 she was arrested and put behind bars for life. For her bravery, she was given the title 'Rani' by India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The government of India honoured her prestigious Padma Bhushan award in 1993.  Speaking at the occasion Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said it is great honour for Manipur that government of India is releasing coins denoting Rani Gaidinliu. The denominations of coins are of Rs 100 and Rs 5. 

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) today observed 129th Foundation Day of Indian National Congress at Congress Bhavan. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, MPCC President and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Council of Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, Congress MLAs, office bearers of frontal, district and block level committees were present at the observance. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said Congress seems to be weakening in some states as ups and downs in politics is obvious. However Chief Minister reminded that UPA returned and ruled for 10 years after NDA led govt under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Ibobi also clarified that there is no question of begging the rightful share of the state from the centre where NDA is ruling.  MPCC President and Deputy CM Gaikhangam said people have time and again tested the Congress govt and they clearly understand those hypocrites who criticise Congress. They have said whatever they wanted and later changed party. He maintained that time will soon come when those who are with BJP will criticise BJP again.