Literature will bring about integration: C Upendra
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 24 2011:
Literature will help bring about integration of Manipur and also arouse feeling of love of the land said retd Session Judge C Upendra at the Manipur University Inter College Literary Meet 2011 at Manipur University Dr Kamal Indoor Stadium today.
C Upendra was speaking as the Chief Guest at the 2-day literary Meet.
Patriotic songs, poetry will help in instilling a feeling of love for the land.
Stressing the importance for youths to love one's motherland, he said holding such meet is very important.
In his presidential speech, Prof W Nabakumar, Dean of Human and Environmental Science M U said that Inter College Literary Meet will give the students a chance to showcase their creativity.
Student life is the most important phase where one can enhance ones creativity.
Prof Nabakumar, also pointed out the need to debate about the present living conditions and living style of the people of Manipur.
Haobam Sanajaoba, columnist, who was the Guest of Honour on the occasion, said that as long as people have a sense of sacrifice for the country, we will be able to undertake many responsible tasks.
A souvenir was published as a part of the literary meet which also saw poetry recitation competition.
On the second day tomorrow (Sep25) patriotic song competition will be held.
Students from various colleges took part on the first day of the literary meet today.