Bahujan Sahitya Academy honours five
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 02 2023:
Bahujan Sahitya Academy (National Committee of India), Manipur state presented awards to five individuals working in different fields.
The awards carrying a citation and shawl each were presented to Chanam Nabachandra Meitei, Nongthonbam Birmangol Singh, Kongkham Chandramani, Laishram Boby Devi and Thingujam Rita Devi.
The awards presentation function held at Manipur Press Club, here, on Sunday was attended by Keirao MLA and PDA chairman L Rameshwor Meetei as chief guest, Bahujan Sahitya Academy, Manipur president Phanjoubam Lanajit as president and Sur Hospital, Khangabok proprietor Dr Laishram Somendro as guest of honour.
Speaking at the event, Rameshwor Meetei informed that 'outsiders' detected some days back in Keirao assembly constituency did not possess any valid documents and their presence in the area was worrisome amidst the current issues of drugs and illegal immigrants.
He appealed to women of the state to take major role in tackling the issues and bring a change in Manipur as they have the potential to make the state a progressive society.