Lions Club observes United Nations Day
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 24 2026: Lions Club of Imphal observed United Nations Day 2026 at its Service Centre at Sangaiprou.

Floral tribute was paid to FD Roosevelt who took a key role in formation of the United Nations after the Second World War.

Speaking on the occasion, H Manikumar, past district governor, outlined the role played by Lions Club during drafting of NGO Charter of the United Nations in 1945 .

To acknowledge the role, the UN designated a "Lions Day With United Nations" in 1978, and as a reciprocal gesture, Lions Clubs International started observance of United Nations Day.

On the sidelines, the 34th Debating Competition for students was organised on the premise "US President Trump while addressing the 81st UN General Assembly only recently has sharply belittled Iran.

Such an arrogant behaviour could lead to another full-scale world war" .

Saikhom Roshan of DM College of Science won first prize, Korouhanba Wahengbam of Standard College won second prize, and Polem Sneha of Herbert School won third prize.

Speaker of the debate Prof L Suraj Singh, Department of Political Science, DM University said very few literary competitions are organised in Manipur now and the debating competition helps students develop personality and expression skills useful in future professional life.

Club president Th Nitish said the debating competition on UN Day is one of the oldest Lions permanent projects in the State.

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