Lamyanba Irabot remembered
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 21 2016:
A commemorative function was held today at Keibi Manaching in honour of Lamyanba Hij am Irabot under the aegis of the Lamyanba Irabot Ningshing Thouram Observation Committee (LINTOC) .
Protection and Preservation Committee Manipur (PPCM) convenor Dr Y Mani Khuman, LINTOC convenor Dhana Lu wangcha and Irabot Memorial Trust, Keibi president N Rashi attended the function as presidium members.
Notably, LINTOC is constituted by the Irabot Foundation Manipur and the All Manipur Progressive Farmers' Association.
Speaking at the gathering, PPCM convenor Dr Y Mani Khuman remarked that Lamyanba Irabot was a champion of the masses who sacrificed his life for the cause of Manipur.
Considering the restive situation prevailing in Manipur, it is crucial to re-visit the ideology and exploits of Lamyanba Irabot.
Similar commemorative functions would be held on September 26 and 30 at different venues, Dr Mani said.
The present generation need to study the ideology of Lamyanba Irabot and strive collectively towards realising the dream of Irabot, he added.