LINTOC gears up for Irabot memorial functions
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 15 2017:
The Lamyanba Irabot Ningshing Thouram Observation Committee (LINTOC), which is a constituent body of the Protection and Preservation Committee Manipur (PPCM) would hold memorial functions at three venues in commemoration of the landmark events of Lamyanba Irabot's life .
Speaking to media persons at the Wahengbam Leikai office of PPCM today, LINTOC convenor Kh Nishikanta said that a function would be held at Keibi Manaching on September 21 in commemoration of an event where Irabot and some of his comrades took a collective pledge at Keibi Manaching before he went underground .
The death anniversary of Lamyanba Irabot would be observed at Heikrujam on September 26 .
Notably, Heikrujam, Kamong and Awang Jiri are some of the places where Irabot took refuge as he remained underground .
The birth anniversary of Lamyanba Irabot would be observed at Yaiskul at the premises of the Socio-Economic Cultural Organisation (SECO) which was set up Irabot himself, Nishikanta said .
The commemorative functions are being organised as the life and activities of Irabot are becoming relevant in today's restive situation, he said.