NSP mourns demise of Raghu Leishangthem
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 15 2021:
Nepali Sahitya Par-ishad (NSP) Manipur expressed deep condolences over the untimely demise of renowned writer Raghu Leishangthem.
NSP secretary Deepak Pantha informed that Raghu, recipient of multiple awards including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi honour was a poet and well-known litterateur.
Recounting that he was very close to NSP and participated in many of its functions, the secretary said that Raghu's demise is a great loss for Manipuri literature and NSP would miss a good sympathiser and friend.
Executive members of the Parishad convened a condolence meeting on September 13 with president Bhawani Adhikari presiding over the solemn programme, added an NSP release.