The 31st death anniversary of N.K. Sanajaoba, founder-editor of the monthly journal Lamyanba and a prominent figure in Manipur’s political and cultural movements, was observed at Singjamei Wangma Torban Kshetri Leikai on Wednesday.
The observance was organised by the Lamyanba N.K. Sanajaoba Ningsing Thoupang Lup under the aegis of the N.K. Sanajaoba Memorial Trust. Former United National Liberation Front (UNLF) chairman Ningthemcha Sanayaima, Waikhom Amuchou and W. Nageshwor were among those who attended and paid floral tributes at the memorial of the late Sanajaoba.
Speaking to the media, Ningthemcha Sanayaima recalled Sanajaoba’s contributions to Manipur’s political movement, particularly his role in the struggle for Manipur’s independence. He said Sanajaoba’s contributions extended far beyond journalism, as he had taken up several significant organisational responsibilities in the political, social and cultural spheres.
Sanajaoba was the founder organisational secretary of the UNLF, the Manipur Cultural Integration Conference and the Manipur State Scout Union, besides establishing and editing the monthly journal Lamyanba.