Imphal: Shirts with pictures of Jananeta Hijam Irabot who played a major role in the modern history of Manipur was launched on Tuesday during the month-long anniversary celebration of the leader at Manipur University on Tuesday.

The shirts were launched by Manipur University Vice Chancellor H Nandakumar Sarma during the function organized at the conference hall of the VC by Manipur University Irabot Celebration Committee.

The VC said that the shirts were successfully launched because of the hard work of the Manipur University students, reported E-Pao.

It may be mentioned that Manipur University Irabot Celebration Committee has been observing the month-long anniversary of Hijam Irabot since September 1 last while the 119th birth anniversary of Hijam Irabot will be observed on Wednesday at the University.

Prof H Nandakumar said there will be no end to explain the roles taken by Hijam Irabot for the Manipur nation and its society.

Today’s generation should not forget his principles, ideology and thinking and should try to follow his path to bring peace, unity and a society where there are no discrimination on the grounds of caste and creed, added the MU VC.