“Let us live together peacefully and resolve conflicts through dialogue — we can overcome anything with unity” : Former CM O. Ibobi
Thoubal, December 7: The 31st death anniversary of the late Moirangthem Ibotombi, popularly known among the people as “Heirok Ibotombi,” was observed on Sunday at the Moirangthem Ibotombi Memorial Complex located at Heirok Part-II Mayai Leikai,Thoubal district. The event was organised by the Moirangthem Ibotombi Memorial Charitable Trust, Heirok.
During the event, pensions were distributed to beneficiaries from Heirok Assembly Constituency, and various other activities were also conducted.
With the theme “Hingsi Amadi Hinghansi” (Live and Let’s Live), the memorial programme included blood donation camp and distribution of pensions to senior citizens, widows and differently abled persons of Heirok Assembly Constituency. A total of 2,300 beneficiaries received pensions as part of the event. Around 200 donors voluntarily donated blood at the camp.
Speaking at the event, Former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi stated that violence cannot solve any issue. “There is no problem in society that cannot be resolved through dialogue. If we approach issues with understanding and unity, we can put an end to all forms of conflict,” he said.
He further said that peace can only prevail when people work together with sincerity. “We must avoid hatred. Conflicts between communities or individuals only harm society,” he added. According to him, mutual respect and brotherhood are essential for building a peaceful Manipur.
Ibobi continued, stating, “If we unite and put in collective effort, Manipur can surely become a peaceful and prosperous state. Today’s event reminds us of the need to work harder together for peace.”
It may be recalled that Moirangthem Ibotombi was shot dead by unidentified assassins on December 7, 1994, at the front of his Heirok residence. Since then, the Trust has been observing this day every year, promoting harmony and striving to build a peaceful Manipur free from violence.
Today’s event was also attended by Sugnu AC MLA K. Ranjit, Khundrakpam AC MLA Th. Lokeshor, and several senior Congress leaders.
