<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">Manipur joined the nation in observing Martyrs' Day also known as Shaheed Diwas or Sarvodaya Day to honour those who sacrificed their lives for the country's independence. The day holds significance as it marks the 76th Death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi-the Father of the Nation.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">Manipur Governor Sushri Anusuiya Uikey, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs and top civil and police officials were present on the occasion. The Governor led others in paying homage by laying a wreath at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Memorial Hall in Imphal.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">Speaking at the occasion, the Governor said that the principles of Mahatma Gandhi are filled with the spirit of love, non violence, kindness, mutual brotherhood and forgiveness and appealed to all to follow and remember his teachings.</span></p>