Yangmaso Shaiza's 'rainbow concept' evoked on his 31st death anniversary
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Imphal, January 31 2015 : Different facets of Yangmaso Shaiza, former Chief Minister of Manipur, were recalled and shared on the occasion of his 31st death anniversary on Saturday.

Paying tributes at the late leader's memorial at Tangrei, Ukhul, Soso Shaiza, eldest daughter-in-law of Yangmaso Shaiza, hailed the former Chief Minister was a dynamic and farsighted leader who had the vision of accepting and accommodating all tribes and communities of Manipur.

Working towards an equitable development for both hills and valley and striving to live harmoniously to realize his 'rainbow concept' a reality is the best tribute we can give to him, added Soso.

Yangmaso Shaiza : former Chief Ministers of Manipur

The death anniversary was jointly organized by Shaiza Memorial Trust and United All Communities' Uplifters (UNACSU), Kangleipak.

Apart from Soso Shaiza, the event was also attended by N Luikham, Retd IAS; P Yangkhahao, Retd.Chairman of Board of Secondary Education (BSEM); Mayo Shaiza, brother of Yangmaso Shaiza; Homen Thangjam, Asst.

Prof.M B College; Laishram Biren, President UNACSU; Shimreingam Hungyo, Asst.

Prof.Pettigrew College among others.

Participating in the commemorative event, Homen Thangjam observed there are things that can be forgiven but cannot be forgotten and the tragic death of Yangmaso was one such thing that cannot be forgotten.

Juxtaposing with the present leaders, Thangjam recalled the late leader as someone who contributed towards understanding the irreversible relationship between two geographical entities, which together make a whole- Manipur.

Yangmaso Shaiza was one son of the soil who was above ethnic politics, he said.

Dwelling on the other facets of Shaiza, Shimreingam commented that Yangmaso's religion was 'truth' 'work' and 'reformation' his motto.

Further, he respected teachers, enjoyed the company of intellectuals and engaged in debate and discussion with political stalwarts of his time, added Shimreingam.

On Shaiza's secular credentials, Laishram Biren recalled that the late leader was someone who forbid saraswati puja in government schools and colleges; and introduced Meeti Mayek in school education.

As part of the commemoration, a bilingual courtyard play 'Chagi Khuji' (Plastic Wristlet), centering on hill-valley unity was staged.

The play was scripted and directed by Athokpam Tomchou and Yumnam Rajendra.