In Manipur, the Patriots' Day is being observed today commemorating the 1891 Anglo-Manipuri war during which many Manipuris sacrificed their lives to safeguard the independence of the State.<br />''<br />''The day is observed every year on the 13th August to pay homage to the great martyres. It was on this day in 1891,  brave Manipuris including the then Prince of Manipur Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General were hanged before the general public in the present Imphal area.<br />''<br />''As part of the observance, Prabhat Phery was held in the morning in the streets of Imphal City. In the State function, the Chief Minister leads the people in paying floral tributes to the martyrs of the State at different places of Imphal.<br />''<br />''This year, the day is being held without involving the general public due to COVID-19 pandemic. <br />