Bust of Hijam Irabot unveiled in Cachar
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 26 2021:
A bust of Hijam Irabot was unveiled jointly by Patriotic Writers' Forum (PAWF), Manipur president Naoroibam Khamba Luwang and Lakhimpur MLA Kaiishik Rai at Pallarband, Cachar in Assam on Sunday.
Irabot Ningshing Lup and Rural Development Association Pallarband installed the bust which was donated by the Forum.
At the event, PAWF also presented Lamyanba Irabot Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 to renowned writer of Cachar Maisnam Bhobon, Pacha Meitei Literary Award 2021 to lamabam Birendra and Dr Sajor Nalini Arambam Parratt Literary Award 2021 to Ng Bijoya Keisham.
The awards were donated by Khagembam Priyojit and Konjerigbam Dilip.
PAWF president Naoroibam Khamba, Hijam Irabot Ningshing Lup president Khaidem Gourahari and MLA Kaushik Rai attended the event as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Khapri Industries Private Limited chairman and managing director Khangembam Priyojit, PAWF Manipur patron member Konjengbam Dilip, Irabot Ningshing Lup advisor Khaidem Kanta, MDC Assam chairperson Mutum Rina, Manipur Short Story India president Ingudam Binod and social worker Chongtham Goura Singh were also present on the occasion.