Birth centenary of RK Shitaljit
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 01 2013 :
The 100th Birth Anniversary of Rajkumar Shitaljit was jointly organized by Manipur Sahitya Parishad Imphal and Manipur State Kala Academy at Lamyanba Shanglen here today.
The function was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam as Chief Guest; A Dinamani, Manipur Sahitya Paridhad Imphal as President and Keishamthong MLA L Ibomcha as Guest of Honour.
Dignitaries paid floral tributes to the photo of late RK Shitaljit as mark of respect.
Speaking on the occasion, Gaikhangam stated that RK Shitaljit was a renowned figure of the State who had worked vastly in literature and his contribution towards the field will be cherished by the younger generation forever.
He said RK Shitaljit was not only an educationist but also a fine columnist who had always strived to develop the State.
A symposium on the theme 'Life and works of Shitaljit' was also held to mark the occasion.