Irabot birth anniversary observed widely
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 24 2023:
As part of the 127th birth anniversary of Lamyanba Hijam Irabot, various activities including social service camps, futsal championship, painting competitions, etc., were conducted in different parts of the state and beyond.
Konthoujam Local CPI observed the month-long 127th birth anniversary of Jananeta Hijam Irabot at CPI Konthoujam local office in Khabi village under Konthoujam assembly constituency on Sunday with offering of floral tributes to the photo of Irabot.
The function was attended by CPI Konthoujam local members Rameshwar and Saikhom Biramangol as presidium members.
All Manipur Nupi Marup president Thingbaijam Sakhi Devi spoke on the life and works of Jananeta Hijam Irabot and on the prevailing situation in the state.
Party members present at the event also shouted slogans like "Territorial integrity of Manipur cannot be destroyed", "Stop narco terrorism immediately" and "Solve the Manipur crisis immediately" .
As part of the 127th birth anniversary of Irabot, members of all clubs under the jurisdiction of Lamding Educated Welfare Association (LEWA) organised social service programme in Lamding area on Sunday.
In a release, LEWA said that the cleanliness drive also participated by children of the area was an attempt to encourage all to follow the footpath of Hijam Irabot and keep our locality, city and state clean.
Meanwhile, Manipuri Youth Forum, Bangladesh (MYFBD) organised "Inter Manipuri Futsal Championship - One day One Champ" on Saturday at Sylhet in Bangladesh.
Teams namely "Sylhet Champions", "Friends Futsal Club", "Sreemangal Warriors" and "Bhanugach Alpha" represented Sylhet, Kulawra & Juri, Sreemangal & Bishgaon and Kamalganj regions respectively in the tournament.
"Sylhet Champions" claimed the trophy as "Friends Futsal Club" finished runners-up of the competition held with Sylhet District Council CEO Yaikhom Sondip Kumar Singh as chief guest.
On the other hand, the 127th birth anniversary of Jananeta Hijam Irabot Was organised by Irawat Celebration Committee (ICC) Thoubal along with a painting competition for students at Sofia English School, Thoubal Wangmataba.
The event was attended former minister Dr M Nara, who is also chairman of the Committee, State CPI secretary L Thoiren, Manipur State Council CPI Control Commission chairman Langol Iboyaima, All Manipur Nupi Marup leader S Sorojini Devi, District Secretary S Khetra and CPI Thoubal Local Executive member AK Jugeshwar as presidium members.
As part of the function, floral offerings were made to the photo of Hijam Irabot.
Winners of the painting competition conducted in two categories (Category A and B) were also given prizes.