'Sorry state of affairs' deliberated on Irabot's birth anniv
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 30 2021:
The Lamyanba Irabot Ningshing Thouram Observation Committee (LINTOC) under the aegis of the Protection and Preservation Committee Manipur (PPCM) observed the 125th birth anniversary of Lamyanba Hijam Irabot at Wahengbam Leikai, today.
At the observation which was graced by PPCM convenor M Bisheshwor, LINTOC convenor Th Ajit and co-convenor S Ratan-kumar as presidium members, floral tributes were paid to the photograph of Lamyanba Irabot.
S Ratankumar stated that the sorry state of affairs prevailing in Manipur, specially after the State's merger with the Indian Union should be deliberated by all stakeholders.
He claimed that the cold blooded murder of Athuan Abonmai right after abduction from a venue of high level outreach programme attended by Chief Minister N Biren himself at Tameng-long flags the sorry state of affairs in prevailing in Manipur.
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"As the peace talks between the Government of India is not likely to end anytime soon, we must analyse the activities of the latter (NSCN-IM) closely in order to sensure that Manipur is not affected in any manner," he added.
Cautioning that certain elements are trying to disrupt the relationship be- tween the hills and valley people to serve their diabolic interest, Ratankumar reminded that only a united force can bring about a prosperous society.
Manipur is constantly losing its territory after merging with India, he said and asked if the Government can keep the boundary of Manipur intact in future.
M Bisheshwor, on the other hand, spoke highly of Lamyanba Irabot for his contribution for the cause of Manipur on his birth anniversary.
He then appealed to all to follow the footprints of Lamyanba Irabot to save Manipur.
Lamyanba Irabot Ningsing Thouram Pangba Kanglup, a joint body of Socialist Students' Union of Manipur (SSUM), All Meetei Pangal Students' Union of Manipur (AMPSUM) and Socialist Women Association, Manipur (SWA) too observed the birth anniversary at Mongsangei Old Age Home.
During the observance, floral tributes were paid to the photo of Lamyanba Hijam Irabot and simple gifts were given to the inmates of the old age home.
As a part of the birth anniversary, tree saplings were also planted at Angaan Eco Part at Kaching.