‘Nongpoknganba’ a poetry book written by Lairenlakpam Shrutikumar and ‘Bhanga Dapon’ a book translated from Ningombam Sunita’s ‘Akaiba Mingsel’ were released IMA Banquet Hall, Keishampat Junction, Imphal on Sunday.
‘Bhanga Dapon’ has been translated by Lairenlakpam Boijonti. The book is an Assamese translation of Ningombam Sunita’s ‘Akaiba Mingsel’. Both are Manipuri writers who hail from Assam.
Speaking on the occasion, the writer Lairenlakpam Shrutikumar highlighted that ‘Nongpoknganba’ was his 11th poetry book.
“I fell in love with poetry and poetic expression around 60 years ago. I was guided by Salam Ibopishak from Sagolband Salam Leirak back then,” he said.
He stated that he originally planned to publish the book in Assam and publishing the book in Imphal was not on the radar. “The conflict broke out when the book was almost complete and that’s when I decided to publish the book in Manipur, my ancestral land,” he said.
He further stated that he would continue to contribute in promoting the growth of Manipuri literature. Lairenlakpam Shrutikumar is a member of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Assam and is also a recipient of the literary pension under the Assamese government.
President of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad Longjan Joychandra, former dean of humanities Manipur University Polem Nabachandra and founder president of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Meghalaya Rajmani Nongthombam among others were present at the release function.
