IMPHAL May 9: It’s a historical fact that the story of Moirang Khamba Thoibi did actually take place. The cloths which are believed to be woven by thoibi at Ngangkhalawai should be preserve in the museum said M. Prithviraj, MLA, Moirang A/C, in his presidential speech of a book release function held at Chingu Thangjing Leikon, Moirang, Bishnupur dist.The book titled Leisemlon, Moirang Thangjing Haroarol was written by Moirangthem Raghumani. On the sideline of this book release function, M. Prithviraj expressed his concern that the artifacts of Thoibi could be loss in oblivion, if necessary steps are not taken to preserve it.Tongbram Mangibabu, MLA, Thanga A/C graced the function as the chief guest and K.Sushila, deputy director, Manipur state archives as the guest of honour. Other dignitaries were also present on the dais. The function was also attended by various scholars from different field.
