Manipur, Aug. 17 -- The 73rd Independence Day of India was held on August 15 at Mini Secretariat Complex, Thoubal, organised by the District Administration.
In his address as chief guest of the occasion, Education minister, Thokchom Radheshyam asserted that the "Independence" obtained by the citizens of the country is only an outwards show as the citizens are reeling from "imprisonment" from various problems such as poverty and unemployment amongst others.
"The Indians obtained independence from British imperialism 73 years back; but it is only an out ward show as most of the country's citizens lack independence or freedom from the shackles of unemployment, lack of education and employment opportunities, economic development and health fa...