SOREPA mourns demise of Naba Wareppa
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 09 2023:
Apart from condoling the demise of Naiba Wareppa, the proscribed Socialist Revolutionary Party Kangleipak (SOREPA) offered its salute to the renowned theatre and Shumang Leela personality.
The outfit also shared pain and grief of the bereaved family, artistes, friends, well-wishers and people.
In a condolence note, the SOREPA said Naba Wareppa joined students' movement from very young age and he was one among those who took key role in formation of a joint students' body after India's wrong neo-colonial policy almost caused artificial famine in Manipur in 1965 .
He was among the leaders who took part in the students' movement from 1965 to 1969 and was also elected general secretary of Manipur College in 1967.Describing Naba Wareppa as a pioneer teacher of native theatre, the SOREPA said Naba Warqppa dedicated his life in the field of theatre and Shumahg Leela and he was instrumental in popularising and shaping modern Shumang Leela.