New structure of YTSMCL inaugurated, books released
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, August 31 2023:
The newly constructed building of Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup Cum Library (YTSMCL) was inaugurated by Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president and MLA of Wangkhem AC, Keisham Meghachandra today.
The foundation stone of the building of Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup Cum Library which is one of the oldest literary bodies was laid by Late Pheiroijam Parijat Singh, former Minister of Health and Family Welfare.
YTSMCL president Maibam Ibotombi Khumancha; Manipuri Advisory Board Sahitya Academy New Delhi Convenor Professor Rajen Toijamba; The Cultural Forum Manipur president Professor Huirem Behari; YTSMCL founder and chief advisor Raghubir Thiyam graced the occasion as the presidium members.
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Shyama Devi, wife of Late Mutum Rajdhon who donated the land for the construction of YTSMCL building was also present at the event.
The attendees paid floral tributes to the photo of late Mutum Rajdhon and observed two minute silence in the honour of the valiant Meiteis who laid down their lives in connection with the communal conflict which erupted on May 3 .
YTSMCL general secretary Niranjan Usham presented a report on the activities of the organisation ever since its inception.
He also informed that local MLA, members of YTSMCL and well-wishers have contributed for the construction of the building.
As a part of the programme, two books titled "Nongsharen Khollao", an anthology of poems and "Chandrakhongda Tins hinkhraba Sekmai Khunnou Amadi Mootshi-Mootshiba", an historical evidences of Changdrakhong village were released.
The two books have been authored by Gopeshwor Ougrithenba.
Many literary enthusiasts and members of literary bodies across the State also attended today's inaugural programme.