87th birth anniversary of NK Sanajaoba observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 30 2023:
The 87th birth anniversary of NK Sanajaoba, pioneer investigative journalist and founder editor of monthly journal "Lamyanba" was held at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound, on Friday.
The event was marked by offering of floral tributes to the photo of NK Sanajaoba by family members and people including social activist RK Sanayaima.
Speaking on the occasion, Sanayaima remembered Sanajaoba as a revolutionary journalist of Manipur after Lamyanba Hijam Irabot.
He was also pioneer of investigative journalism in the north eastern region, also referred to as western southeast Asia, and founder editor of "Lamyanba" journal of Pal Manipur Youth League.
During his time, Sanajaoba published reports on corruption and exposed anti-people activities and policies of the government for which he was detained, arrested and put behind bars.
However, he never compromised on his journalistic ethics but continued to play the pivotal role in enhancing the profession of journalism in the state.
Sanayaima also pointed out the need for contemporary journalists and the youth to discuss the life and works of NK Sanajaoba and follow in his footsteps.