Gandhi Peace awardee Konthoujam Bobin feted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 14 2022:
Naoriya Pakhanglakpa MLA S Kebi, who is also the chairperson of Manipur State Women's Development Corporation Limited, felicitated Manipuri singer Konthoujam Bobin on being conferred the Mahatma Gandhi International Peace Award for "Social Reformer Through Music & Sports", at her Ningthemcha Karong residence on Thursday.
Speaking to the media, MLA Kebi expressed that the achievement of Bobin, who is a resident of the constituency, is not a moment to cherish for himself but also for the entire constituency.
While lauding the activities of Bobin, she said that through music he has been awakening and inspiring the public to join the fight against drug menace besides playing an important role in nurturing cricketers through his proactive involvement with the Manipur Cricket Association.
It may be mentioned that the award was conferred to Konthoujam Bobin in an event organised by All India Congress Social Organisation in New Delhi on October 2 and is also recipient of the UNESCO Award for "Songs of Social Issues" presented by Manipur State Commission for Scheduled Tribe on the occasion of International Mother Language Day in recognition of his works in transforming the society through music.