Hijam Irabot: Lamyanba Irabot Ningshing Thouram
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 21 2012:
Recounting freedom fighter Hijam Irabot's endeavours and ideology to unite the people in the struggle for independence of Manipur marked the Lamyanba Irabot Ningshing Thouram (memorial programme) held today at THAU Ground, Thangmeiband.
The commemoration function was held with social activist Dr Dhanabir Laishram, social activist Ningthouja Lancha and Sanathong editor Manindra Konsam as the presidium members cum resource persons.
Dr dhanabir Laishram deliberated on the topic 'relevance of Irabot's unified movement in the present-day Kangleipak afflicted by ethnic conflict', Ningthouja Lancha on 'Irabot's style of leadership which the present generation should strive to emulate', and Manindra Konsam on the 'real truth about Irabot'.
Dr Dhanabir contended that even though the people are aware of Irabot's idea, absence of common ideology of the masses is one of the factors for the Manipuri society remaining as separate entities.
He also pointed out that Irabot was fully aware of the negative implication likely to be caused by over-reliance on religion, and thus focused on political movement rather than rely on aspect of religion to sustain his campaign for independence.
Irabot also regarded an individual without any interest in politics, sports, culture or literature as having no place in the society, said the social activist.
Advocating people-centric politics to win the confidence of the masses, Dr dhanabir also remarked that identity-based politics cannot generate the desired impact for any political movement.