Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 11 2010:
On the 86th birth anniversary of RK Maipaksana which was observed today, this year's RK Maipaksana Journalist Fellowship, 2010-11 was awarded to columnist of Hueiyen Lanpao (English edition), Seram Niken.
The birth anniversary observation function held at the hall of DM College of Arts to mark the remembrance of the late journalist and social worker was graced by renowned writer and Sahitya Akademi award winner, Elangbam Sonamani and presided by veteran journalist Naorem Birendrakumar.
On the occasion, the second edition of a book entitled "Nikhil Hindu Manipur Mahasabha" written by Maipaksana and a souvenir on his life published by the organizers, RK Maipaksana Memorial Trust, were also released.
Speaking as chief guest, Sonamani recalled the life of Maipaksana as a man who had patience and endurance in every work he did.
He wept as he recalled the days he had spent with Maipaksana.
Veteran journalist Naorem Birendrakumar recalled the role taken by Maipaksana against the merger agreement.
Maipaksana had strongly blamed the then leaders of the state for the agreement, Birendrakumar recalled.
Sahitya Akademi award winner Khumanthem Prakash who also took part in the anniversary function talked about the works and life of Maipaksana as a journalist and a social worker.