The release stated that Jhalajit who was honoured with Padmashree and Manipur State Kala Akademi Fellow (2011) was one of the most revered scholars and historians of Manipur. A culturally renowned personality, Jhalajit was one of those tall figures who has been in the forefront of the cultural and literary movement of the State for decades.

Jhalajit also served as a member of the Court Academic Council and the faculty of Law in Gauhati University. He also served as principal of LMS Law College, Imphal, held the position of Controller of Examination at Manipur University and served as president of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad and Manipur Sanskrit Parishad after retiring from his job, the release added.

The release further stated that Jhalajit played a key role in the inclusion of Manipuri language in the 8^th Schedule. He had also written several articles and a few books which include, A Short History of Manipur, A History of Manipuri Literature, and Manipur, a book on the history of Manipur.