Writers' Forum holds 36th annual meeting
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 08 2024:
The 36th Annual Meeting (Special General Body Meeting) of Writers' Forum, Imphal was conducted today at Manipur Press Club, Majorkhul.
According to a release issued by Writers' Forum, the meeting re-elected Keisham Priyokumar and Moirangthem Notilal as the president and secretary respectively for the tenure, 2024-26 .
During the meeting, the participants observed two minute of silence to pay homage and pray for the brave heroes who gave their lives for the motherland in the ongoing conflict which began on May 3, 2023 .
The 124th edition of the journal "Sahityagi Pao" and a novel titled "Madhabi" translated by Chongtham Rita were also released.
Later, the Forum adopted various resolutions such as demanding requisite steps to recognise Manipuri Language as a classical language, construction of a complex for the Forum at a suitable location; and award of recurring grant to literary bodies/organisations which have been working for over 25 years to enrich the State's literary wealth.
The meeting culminated with a poem recitation session moderated by Yumlembam Ibomcha.