Many pay tribute to Dr L Kamal
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, October 10 2018:
Minister CAF & PD, Revenue, Karam Shyam today paid homage to the statue of renowned poet and novelist Dr Lamabam Kamal Singh at his Literary Complex at Langthabal Kunja Mayai Leikai Community Hall, just 2 weeks prior to celebration of the Second Manipuri Poetry Day at Manipur Dramatic Union, Yaiskul on the 24th of this month.
The statue was unveiled by former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi on May 9, 2014 when Minister K Shyam was an MLA in his cabinet.
The Dr Kamal Singh Complex that was established with funding of Rs 10 lakhs by O Ibobi and completed today with financial assistance of another Rs 15 lakh from Minister Shyam.
During a short life span of around 35-36 years, the works of Dr Kamal and his contributions in the field of literature for Manipur are highly commendable, said Karam Shyam highlighting the works of Dr Kamal.
The event was organised with collaborative efforts from Naharol Sahitya Premee Samiti, Imphal, Fiction and Poetry Club, Manipur and Divine Life Club, Langthabal.
Ningthoukhongjam Tombiraj, chairman Construction Committee Dr Lamabam Kamal Singh Literary Complex, Professor Rajen Toijamba, HOD Manipuri Department MU, Yaiskul Khwairakpam, president Patriotic Writers' Forum Manipur and Yendrembam Ibopishak, president Divine Life Club Langthabal Kunja also attended the function as president and guests of honour respectively.