Conference on Manipuri language, literature and culture held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 16 2023:
Northeast Biography Forum (NEFB) and The Writers' Platform (WRIPLAT) jointly organised a national conference on 'A spectacular countenance on Manipuri language, literature and culture' at Department of Earth Science, Manipur University senate hall on Saturday.
The conference was attended by Sahitya Bhushan awardee Lairenlakpam Shruti Kumar of Hojai in Assam as chief guest, NEFB and WRITPLAT former chairman and columnist KB Irengba as president while Manipur State Social Welfare Board former chairperson Rk Nayansana Devi and WRITPLAT advisor Nongmaithem Kirankumar Singh were present as guests of honour.
Speaking at the pro gramme, Shruti Kumar appealed to the people for collective effort for development and promotion of Manipuri language and literature and further exhorted all to optimize use of the mother tongue.
While opining that the present conflict is fallout of naivety on history of Manipur and lack of insight on the part of the government, he stressed the importance to acquaint the younger generation about history of the land.