127th birth anniversary of Hijam Irawat observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, September 24 2023:
The Irawat Celebration Committee (ICC) Thoubal observed the 127th birth anniversary celebration of Jana Neta Hijam Irawat at Sofia English School located at Thoubal Wangmataba accompanied by a painting competition.
The event was graced by Dr M Nara, former Minister and chairman of ICC; L Thoiren, secretary, State CPI; Langol Iboyaima, Chairman Control Commission, Manipur State Council CPI; S Sorojini Devi, leader, All Manipur Nupi Marup; S Khetra, District Secretary and AK Jugeshwar, local executive, CPI Thoubal as the presidium members.
As a part of the ceremony, the presidium members offered a floral tribute on the portrait of Jana Neta Hijam Irawat.
Speakers at the event recalled the contributions of Hijam Irawat to safeguard the integrity of Manipur and commended the sacrifices he made for the people and the State.
In view of the present turmoil, they also urged people to remember Hijam Irawat's ideology and show their love and sacrifice for their motherland.
Meanwhile, the painting competition was divided into two categories (A and B) .
In Category A, Renika Sapam of Ibemhal Vishal Academy bagged the first prize while Antoneo Kangabam of Sofia English School Thoubal bagged the first position in Category B .
Prizes were distributed to all the winners.