Unlike the previous years, the 75th Republic Day was celebrated in ethnic violence ravaged Manipur in a subdued fashion as six prominent student bodies as well as several militant outfits earlier appealed to the people to boycott the Friday's .
Manipur Tribal Affairs and Hills Minister Letpao Haokip hailed the tribal freedom fighters stating that there are no words to describe their sacrifice made for society.
The governor paid floral tribute to Rani Gaidinliu at a function held to commemorate the occasion at Rani Gaidinliu Park, which is located at Mantripukhri in Imphal.