Last rites of Ima Memchoubi performed, many condole
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 02 2023:
The last rites of Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur president Ima Longjam Memchoubi was performed after taking out a public procession on Monday.
People paid floral tributes to the woman activist at her Khoyathong Polem Leikai residence her before the mortal remains were taken to the office of Poirei Leimarol located at Khoyathong traffic point where representatives of different communities and CSOs along with chief minister N Biren, minister Govindas and MLAs offered floral tributes as a mark of respect.
The body was then taken in a procession for the last rites to PDA complex, Lamphel where the mortal remains of Poire Leimarol founder Ima Kombi were also laid to rest.
Meanwhile, All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation, Manipur Literary and Cultural Forum (Tripura), Protection and Preservation Committee Manipur, Irabot Foundation Manipur, United Committee Manipur, Students' Union of Kangleipak, All Manipur Ethnical Socio-Cultural Organisation, Chanura Lamchinglel Kangleipak, Kanglei Ima Lup, People's Action for National Democratic Movement, Nongchup Imphal Palem Ima Apunba Lup, Meetei Society Churachandpur, Iramdam Kanba Apunba Lup, LKKL, LIPUN, LIPUL, PUYA, ISAK, Women Association for Socio Economic Development, Meetei Erol Eyek Loinasillol Apunba Lup, United Peoples' Front, All Manipur Meitei Defence Committee of India, Dr Keisham Manibabu Memorial Trust, Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol, Ethno Heritage Council (HERI COUN), Ching-Tam United Women's Association and Khundrakpam MLA Th Lokeshwar mourned the demise of Ima Memchoubi.
Praising Ima Memchoubi as a selfless leader who worked for the betterment of the society and against suppressive regime, they recalled that she took vital roles in different issues of the land including June 18 uprising, death of Thangjam Manorama and Citizenship Amendment Bill among others.
Her demise will be a huge loss for Manipur, they lamented.
While praying for her departed soul to rest in peace, they also shared the pain and grief of the bereaved family.