IMPHAL, Sept 15: The 85th birth anniversary of veteran communist leader Thokchom Bira was held today at Irawat Bhwan today with CPI state secretary Dr M Nara, health minister Ph Parijat, MLA Mangi, M Ibeni and communist leaders as the presidium members.
Floral tribute was also paid to the photograph of the communist leader.
The dignitaries hailed Bira as a companion of Hijam Irabot who had worked for the upliftment of Manipuri society.
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