IMPHAL, December 30: The 67th Birth Anniversary of Professor Naorem Sanajaoba was observed today at Manipur University Court Room, Canchipur. The Ojha Sanajaoba Memorial Lecture with the theme ‘Human Rights and Humanitarian Laws Contemporary Issues in the NE Region’ was also held at the same venue. The observation function was organized by the Ojha Sanajaoba Memorial Trust (OSMT).
During the observation function, the collected bibliography of Ojha (Prof.) Sanajaoba was released by the Chief Guest of the function Vice Chancellor of Manipur University Prof. H Nandakumar Sharma. The function was also attended by President OSMT, Prof. N Rajmuhon of Manipur University.
Prof. H Nandakumar Sharma delivering his speech said that Prof. Sanajaoba was known to him during the student movement in 1960s especially AMSU. He further said that Prof. Sanajaoba, popularly known as Ojha during his tenure was seen writing books most of the time. He said that Ojha had moved from place to place including domestic and abroad spreading the messages of Human Rights.
Guest of Honour, Prof. Romesh Chandra Borpatra Gohain said that Prof. Sanajaoba was associated with Gauhati University for a long time. He further said that Prof. Sanajaoba was also associated with him and his writing reflects how he was associated with the common people at the grass root level. He lauded Prof. Sanajaoba saying that he was loved by common people.