Archive · 13 Dec 2025
President Murmu Honors Nupi Lan Day in Manipur
President Droupadi Murmu visited Manipur to honor Nupi Lan Day, which is a special day remembering a big protest by women a long time ago.
The women protested against unfair rules by the British and some businessmen.
This protest helped change the rules in Manipur.
President Murmu went to a memorial to pay her respects.
Meanwhile, in Delhi, women from Manipur, including senior citizens and children, participated in a run to honor the same day.
They wore traditional clothes and ran to show their strength and remember the brave women from the past.
The run was organized by a group called NUPI to tell more people about the women's courage and resilience.
The women of Manipur are known for their hard work and determination, and this day helps people remember their struggles and achievements.
President Droupadi Murmu paid tributes at the Nupi Lal memorial complex in Imphal on Nupi Lan Day.
Nupi Lan refers to two women-led movements against British colonial policies in 1904 and 1939.
The 1939 movement started as a protest against rice exports and transformed into a demand for administrative reforms.
The protest led by women resulted in a ban on rice exports and influenced the administrative setup of Manipur.
President Murmu's visit comes three months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit following the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu and women from Manipur
- What
- Paid tributes at Nupi Lan memorial and participated in a run in Delhi
- When
- December 2025 (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Imphal, Manipur, India and Delhi University's north campus polo ground
- Why
- To honor the 86th anniversary of Nupi Lan Day, a significant women-led movement in Manipur's history
Nupi Lan Day
Nupi Lan Day
Significance of Nupi Lan Day
Nupi Lan Day
A day to honor the courage and determination of Manipuri women who resisted colonial and economic oppression, leading to significant economic and political reforms.
Nupi Lan Day
A day to celebrate the resilience and strength of Manipuri women, highlighting their leadership and collective struggle against British rule.
- President
- Droupadi Murmu
- Location
- Manipur, India
- Event
- Nupi Lan Day commemoration
- Nupi Lan
- Women's War against British policies
- Year
- 1939
- Significance
- Led to administrative reforms in Manipur
- Memorial
- Nupi Lal memorial complex in Imphal
- Previous Visit
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi (three months ago)
- Event in Delhi
- Women's run to honor Nupi Lan Day
- Participants
- Women of all age groups, including senior citizens and children
- Organizer
- Ningol United Progressive Initiative (NUPI)
- Chief Guest
- Professor K Ratnabali, Delhi University dean of academic affairs
- Guest of Honor
- Journalist Sonia Sorenshangbam
Sources
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