Imphal, Feb 4: Centre for Manipur Studies, Manipur University is organising a ‘Seminar on Insurgency: Reflections in Manipur literature’ with the intention to capture the insurgency engendered issues of the resistance and dissent, nostalgia for the glorious past, the present day turmoil, the hope for better future and harmonious inter/intra community relations as documented and portrayed in Manipuri literature.
The seminar is organised in order to find a lasting solution to the present crisis in the region. A statement by Director, Centre for Manipur Studies, Manipur University said that sub-themes of the seminar are – Polemics and perspectives; Portrayal of combatants and non-combatants; Inter and Intra Community Relations and Insurgency; Horror, Healing and Hope; and others related to the theme. Those interested can submit their write up in English on or before February 20, 2017 and also on or before March 01, 2017. Details can be had from Centre for Manipur Studies, Manipur University, email id: manipurstudiesseminar @gmail.com.