Making of a General - A Himalayan Echo
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, January 08 2021: Governor Dr Najma Heptulla today virtually released a book titled "Making of a General-A Himalayan Echo" authored by (Retd) Lt General Konsam Himalay Singh at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Imphal.

Speaking at the book releasing function, Dr Najma Heptulla said that besides discharging his responsibilities with dignified courage, Lt General Himalay has made the Indian Army pride of the Nation.

His book conveys his dream and his views.

The fact that his book is sought after is an indication that he has indeed ignited India's young and thinking minds with his dream and his message.

The Governor stated that the book released today is a book on him, not by him.

Yet, in its own way, it reinforces the ideals that Lt Gen Himalay has stood for and the concerns that he has been voicing.

The book highlights Manipur, the ''Land of Emeralds" .

On the other hand, this State is known as "Unexplored Paradise" .

Most fascinatingly, the author has highlighted the inemories of his childhood years and now has contrasted the same with the present day Manipur.

Readers will find the author's perspective on Nation-building enterprise in the State of Manipur in the light of multitude of issues including the ethnic conflicts in the region and the book also provides his view of how things could be, she said.

The chapter on the Kargil War and the author's tour of duty in the Siachen Glacier, the highest battlefield in the world, the LOC and LAC days in various capacities is an illustration that is replete with pride, vigour and honour.

The book elegantly summons the essence and imperatives of superior command of one of the most formidable forces in the world, she added.

Before the book was released, it was reviewed by Pradip Phanjoubam, senior journalist and Editor of Imphal Review of Arts and Politics.

Mention may be made that earlier, Himalay also had authored a book titled Romancing the LOC.

The book release function was also attended by Radhabinod Koijam, former CM, I Hemochandra, former Minister, Professor Amar Yumnam, Vice Chancellor in-charge, Manipur University and Professor Behari, among others.

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