Imphal: The Irengbam Chaoren Memorial Trust marked the 69th birth anniversary of Irengbam Chaoren at the Auditorium Hall of Manipur University in Canchipur. Attendees gathered to pay respects through ceremonial lamp lighting, a minute of silence, and floral tributes. Irengbam Bilashini, president of the trust, presided over the event.
Chief guest Prof. Naorem Joykumar Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Khongnangthaba University, tracked Manipur's political timeline from the 12th-century Loiyumba Shinyen to the 1947 State Constitution Act. He called for solidarity. "Stressing the need for unity among the people of Manipur, he appealed to the indigenous communities to remain united in safeguarding the state's identity and future."
Dr. Dhanabir Laishram delivered the memorial lecture. The program featured a welcome address and keynote speech, concluding with an award ceremony for winners of the Irengbam Chaoren Essay Writing Competition. Organizers held the contest to stir academic interest among students.
Notable guests included Dr. Y. Premananda Singh of Manipur University, Sani Alexander Mao of the Mao Council, and Trimson Saka from the Chandel Naga People's Organisation. Dr. L. Phaomei, Dr. Syed Ahmed of DM College of Arts, and Sober Chingangbam of the Manipur University Students' Union also attended.
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