IMPHAL, June 10: Commemorating the 15th Arambam Somorendra Martyrdom, members of The Arambam Somoredra Trust, family members and others paid floral tribute today at his statue erected at Social Standard Club Complex, Khurai Nandeibam Leikai where he breathed his last.
During the observance function, artists from Meitei Chanu Artiste cum Drama Association performed Khamba Silangba, a part of Moirang Prava. A patriotic poem competition for students was also held.
Retired IFS Lalthlamuong Keivom was present at the occasion.
Speaking at the function, editor of Freedom RK Ranendrajit said that the death anniversary of Arambam Somorendro has been observed by the Arambam Somorendro Trust as a mark of tribute to the great public leader.
He further said that it will be worth to follow the footsteps and path adopted by the leader by the people especially the younger generation.
Later, the trust organised the 10th Arambam Somorendra Memorial Lecture at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound. The lecture was delivered by Retired IFS Lalthlamuong Keivom on the topic `Ethnic Churning: Chikumi Style`™.
A booklet on the topic was also released jointly by editor of Imphal Free Press Pradip Phanjoubam; chairman of the Arambam Somorendra Trust Dr Arambam Lokendra; Dr Ngamkhohao Haokip; Dr Sohiamlung Dangmei and Dr Priyadarshini Gangte.
Discussion on the topic `Ethnic Churning: Chikhumi Style`™ was conducted and presided by Pradip Phanjoubam.