Tributes paid to Arambam Samarendra
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 10 2014:
The 14th death anniversary of Arambam Samarendra was held today together with a State level painting competition which was the fifth in its series at Lainingthou Puthiba complex along Imphal-Pangei road.
The anniversary function organised by the Pari Imom Kanba Lup, Imphal East.
ZP Member Naoroibam Basanti, Assistant Prof Dr H Jibonkumar, Pradhan Sanjrabam Somorjit, Pradhan Yumnam Chitra, Pradhan Lourembam Indira, Pradhan Takhellambam Ichal, Pradhan Yendrembam Radharani, Pradhan Wangkheirakpam Ranibala and Associate Prof Dr Kh Dhiren attended the function as presidium members.
Speaking at the occasion, Naoroibam Basanti remarked that Arambam Samarendra was great patriot.
There is no leader in Manipur today who is comparable to Arambam Samarendra.
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He was one of the pioneers of the Manipuri people's movement for right to self determination.
Samarendra was a dynamic and versatile leader and he was known for his literary talents, particularly poetry and plays, Basanti said.
In connection with the anniversary function, a competition was held in two categories.
Altogether 183 students participated in category A while 148 competed in category B.Category A was for students reading between class III and Class V and in category B students reading between class VI and VIII competed.
The function culminated with offering of floral tributes to the photograph of Arambam Samarendra.