IMPHAL, Sep 26
The Irawat Celebration Committee (ICC), Manipur observed the '72nd death anniversary of Hijam Irabot: State Mourn Day' at Irawat Bhavan, BT Road, Imphal today.
The observation ceremony was held at the campus of the Irawat Bhavan where the first statue of the political leader was erected, said a statement issued by M Joykumar Luwang, secretary, ICC Manipur.
The gathering also paid a floral tribute on the memorial bust of the revolutionary social activist led by Langol Iboyaima, chairman, CPI State Control Commission; L Thoiren, State secretary, CPI assistant secretaries and Nupi Marup leaders.
Meanwhile, at Kakching, a 'Mega Utsav' was observed in connection with the 72nd death anniversary of Lamyanba Irabot today.
The event was attended by Th Tomba, former MLA; CPI Kakching leaders Comrade Dhananjoy and Comrade Iboyaima; Dr M Nara, member, CPI Central Control Commission; L Thoiren, State secretary; L Joykumar Luwang, assistant secretary and Comrade L Singhajit among others.
On the occasion, Dr M Nara, Th Tomba and L Thoiren presented an account of the life and death of Jana Neta Hijam Irabot.