A literary programme titled “Andro Gee Mei (Seirengee Eraokhol)” was jointly organised by Apunba Khorirol gi Malemgi Lup and Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup cum Library at Huikap Awang Multipurpose Hall today.
Sahitya Akademi Awardee Birendrajit Naorem attended the programme as Chief Guest, while Rajendro Mutum, President of Yairipok Thambalnu Sahitya Marup cum Library, attended as President. Dr. I.S. Yumnam, Vice President of Nohakhol, attended as Special Guest of Honour, while Purujit Lairikyengbam, Chief Advisor of Dalit Sahitya Academy, and Sanamani Khundrakpam, Managing Director of JCNT Building Solutions, were the Guests of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Waikhom Amuchou Meitei, President of Apunba Khorirol gi Malemgi Lup, said the programme was organised to create a common platform for writers from different parts of Manipur. He said every place in the land carries deep historical significance, describing Andro as the origin of fire, an indispensable element of human life dating back to the time when gods and humans coexisted.
He said the programme also aimed to draw inspiration from the historical heritage preserved by ancestors and nurture literary and poetic sensibilities among local people.
Waikhom Amuchou Meitei further stated that the organisation envisions bringing together literary works from different regions, including the hill communities, to promote collective progress. He called for the formation of a joint committee to provide a common platform for writers and strengthen literature in the state, stressing that every organisation has an important role and responsibility in achieving the objective.
