IT News
Imphal, Dec 9:
The Patriotic Writers Forum (PAWF) of Manipur, in collaboration with the Manipuri Women Literary and Cultural Forum of Assam, will inaugurate statues of Lamyanba Hijam Irawat and Nupi Lal on December 10 and 12, 2024, in Hojai, Assam. A 12-member team, led by PAWF Secretary Rakesh Naorem, departed from Imphal for the ceremonies.
Naorem emphasized that the event would celebrate the strength, dignity, and integrity of the Meitei people, while also advocating for Manipur’s political autonomy. He called for recognition of the people’s demands by both the Manipuri and central governments and highlighted the importance of continued resistance in the region’s struggle for freedom.
The event will feature speeches from local activists such as Dr. Yengkhom Bhagyachandra Singh, Kunjeshwar Mangsatabam, and Konsam Michael Singh, who will address the challenges faced by indigenous communities. The commemorations of Lamyanba Hijam Irawat and Nupi Lal will also honor their sacrifices for the dignity and self-determination of the Meitei people.
PAWF leaders, including former president Dr. Yaiskul Khwairakpam and MLA Thangjam Arunkumar Singh, will also speak at the events, which are expected to strengthen ties among communities advocating for Manipur’s rights.