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Imphal, Sept 11:
154 performing artists were honoured in a solemn function under the banner ‘Shanknairaba artist singbu ikai Khumnaba Utchaba’ held at the residence of Oinam Romen Singh, the Intending Candidate of the Singjamei Assembly Constituency in the upcoming State General Elections 2022 at Singjamei Oinam Thingel, Imphal West District Manipur today. The function is organised by the New Development Organisation Singjamei (NDOS)
It is the first of its kind that the Artist comprising of Singer of Modern, Classical, Folk, Instrumentalist, Film and Drama Artiste. They were honoured with a shawl, a Citation, a Memento and Cash Rewards sponsored by Oinam Romen Singh.
Honouring the Artiste, Romen Singh said that Artiste has been taking a vital role in today’s society. They are the part and parcel of Humanity. Their art cannot be separated from us. Their work is about connecting with people’s emotions. It becomes personal and at the same time universal. Artists play a different role and are committed to contribute to the well being of Society as a whole, so honouring them is a must.
Romen further said that organising the function of honouring the Artiste is not related to Politics. He has no intention to take any Political gain with such the Honour. It is the continuation of honouring different outstanding personalities of the Constituency. It is his sole duty to honour such persons acknowledging their contributions to the Society, he asserted.
He said that he has been giving Aid to different backward class people of the Constituency for the last seven years tirelessly viz., launching of Widow Pension Scheme, Monthly Pension Scheme for Differently Abled Persons, Students’ Meritorious Awards and Scholarships for Students of the Constituency as well.
A number of 154 artists of different categories were honoured today. The Artiste thanked Romen Singh for the Act he performed.
