Irabot Day celebrated all over including Bangladesh
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, September 30 2013: The 117th birth anniversary of Lamyanba Irabot was also celebrated at Irabot Complex, Moulvibazar, Adampur, Vanubil of Bangladesh under the aegis of Integrated Manipuri Association (IMA) today.

According to a statement, the programme was attended by Babu Shashi Kumar Singh, Joint Secretary of Bangladesh Railway Ministry as the chief guest and DC of Moulvibazar district, Janab AKS as the guest of honour.

The two guests, along with other leaders of Bangladesh Manipuri diasporas led the gatherings in offering floral tributes to the statue of Irabot.

Meanwhile, the day was also celebrated at various places across the State today.

The NSS unit of Biramangol College, Sawombung organised patriotic recitation competition for the students of the college.

Paying tribute to the late leader, Manipur People's Party has equated his spirit to that of Great Britain's Magna Carta-the Great Charter of 1215 .

Mesmerising spectacle of fireworks and decorative lamps put on display at Sagolband Mabudhou Mantri Leikai on the occasion of Lamyanba Irabot's 117th birth anniv

In a press release, Spokesman of MPP Heigrujam Nabashyam recalled the role played by Hijam Irabot in 19th century in shaping the future of Manipur.

"He challenged the autocratic rule of the king under the British rule, and sacrificed his life fighting for the rights of the individual" .

Takyel United Progressive Organisation (TUPO) and Macha Ibema Nupi Kanglup also jointly celebrated the 117th birth anniversary of Hijam Irabot at Takyel Khongbal Mayai Leikai today.

Cleanliness drive, paying floral tribute and lighting up candles around the locality at night were the main highlights of the celebration.

In connection with the celebration, Takyel Khongbal Apunba Chaokhat Thourang Lup and TUPO installed street lights at different parts of the locality yesterday.

A social service camp was organised by the officers, staff of SSA, Section, ADPO, Wangoi to commemorate the 117 birth anniversary of Hijam Irabot today besides paying tributes to the photo of Irabot.

The 117th birth anniversary Hijam Irabot was also observed and celebrated in different styles and tastes by United Youth Organisation, Singjamei Wangma Bheigya-bati Leikai; Khundrakpam Chingkhu High School, Khundrakpam; Standard Robarth Hr Sec School, Canchipur; Human Resource Development Academy, Ghari; Torban Kshetri Leikai GP; Wide Angle Social Development Organisation, Sagolband Moirang Hanuba; Loitonjam Youth and Students' Club, Nambol; Foundation for Living, Kyamgei; Diviner School, Ningthemkol; Chaokhat Thourang Kanglup, Sega Road, Thouda Bhabok Leikai; Kyamgei Youth Pioneer Club and Reformist Students' Front.

Our Thoubal Correspondent adds: The 117th birth anniversary of Hijam Irabot was also celebrated at the community hall of Wangjing Hodamba Maning with Wangjing Tentha AC MLA Paonam Brojen as the chief guest.

The gathering paid floral tribute to the late leader.

In another occasion, Jananeta Irabot Ningshing Lup (JINL) also celebrated the day at Kakching with MLA Y Surchandra as the chief guest.

JINL Kakching Vice-President Kshetri Chaoba and Kakching Municipal Council Vice Chairperson M Brojen and Councillor P Modhusudon were also present at the occasion as president and guests of honour respectively.

Kshetri Brajamohon and Ningthoujam Binoy spoke on life and contribution of the late leader at the function.

Apart from organising song and poetry competitions, floral tributes were paid to the photo of Hijam Irabot.