Newmai News Network Imphal | September 30 Along with the laying of foundation stone of Irawat Square at Thangmeiband near Manipur State Legislative Assembly Complex in Imphal, the State Government organised Jana Neta Irawat Day (Irabot Day) celebration as a State function for the first time today. Speaking at the occasion, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said Irabot Day is celebrated as a State function from this year only with the coming of the new Government although his birthday i.e. 30th September was declared as a State holiday way back in 1976. He then said Atal Bihari Vajpayee recognised the contributions and achievements of Hijam Irabot, the Chief Minister said. He added that during Vajpayee’s tenure as the Prime Minister in 1998, the then NDA Government released a commemorative stamp in Irabot’s name. N. Biren Singh then said that Irabot stood for the unity and love between hill people and valley people. He said that paying homage and celebrating Irabot’s birth anniversary would be meaningful only when the current generation follows his ideals and translate his philosophies into action. He also assured that construction of Irawat Square would be completed before next year’s Irabot Day celebration.
