Freedom fighter Khagendrajit remembered
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 13 2022:
Khagendrajit Research Committee observed the 138th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Laikhuram Khagendrajit at its Wangkhei Kwakeithel Ashangbi office, here, on Tuesday.
The celebration was attended by DM University Manipur Department faculty Dr L Saratchandra and Khagendrajit Research Committee president Dr M Kunjabihari as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Saratchandra recounted that Laikhuram Khagendrajit was a freedom fighter, who took vital role in disseminating information about Manipur to Manipuris living outside the state and so, he should not be forgotten by the present generation.
A drama written by Laikhuram Khagendrajit was shown in Agartala in 1926.Moreover, the Khongjom Parva performed at Silchar Government High School should be remembered by all, he said.
Informing that Khagendrajit's life and works are being discussed in drama history at DM University, Saratchandra enquired why Khagendrajit is not given a place in Manipuri literature.
M Kunjabihari pointed out that the ancestors have left everything for the future generation including Thang-ta, Meetei Mayek, rituals, Drama and Leela among others, so that people could live with pride.
Stating that there are stories about Khagendrajit launching movement along with Hijam Irabot, he said that the freedom fighter was also included in taking resolution on the historic 'Nupi Lan' .