In Manipur, the 124th Birth Anniversary of Jana Neta Hijam Irawat was celebrated across the State and various parts of North East India by different organizations today.<br />''<br />''Hijam Irawat was born on 30th September, 1896 and was a revolutionary social activist who fought against the social evils of the society.<br />''<br />''On the occasion, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh led others in paying floral tributes to the statue at Irawat Square in Imphal today.<br />''<br />''The Chief Minister said that the contribution of the great leader who selflessly dedicated his life for the welfare of the society should be remembered always. He also appealed to all to follow his ideals, thoughts and work towards inclusive development in Manipur.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Y. Joykumar and various high ranking officials also offered their tribute to Jana Neta Irawat.</span><br />