Condolences pour in for Khelchandra
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 01, 2011:
With the demise of Padmashree Ningthoukhongjam Khelchandra, condolences from various sections of the state poured in to share the pain and sorrow of the deceased's family.
The MPP today held a condolence meeting at its office to observe the sad demise of the scholar.
In a press release, MPP stated that N Khelchandra was a real son of the soil who had contributed his best in fine tuning the history, culture and literature of Manipur.
His demise has created a void in the field of history, culture and literature of Manipur which could not be filled up.
While expressing profound grief and sorrow on the demise of the outstanding scholar, members of the party observed a two minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed soul.
The Hula Sindamshang, Naharol Sahitya Premee Samiti, Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy Manipur, Manipur State Kala Akademi, Cultural Forum Manipur and Huyen Lallong Thang-Ta Cultural Association also expressed their profound grief and sorrow on the demise of the scholar and prayed that the departed soul of Khelchandra rest in peace.